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FB53 GTF

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,118 mi
Last recorded37,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R614,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GTF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 37,118 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp mask/converter fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp mask/converter fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 13,156 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 13,156 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,176 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2009 12,167 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,151 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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FB53 GTF is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 14,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB53 GTF registered?

FB53 GTF is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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