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GK56 YBN

2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,493 mi
Last recorded46,493 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 0413,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 YBN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 46,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,553 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 45,553 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,706 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,562 miles

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

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,541 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,329 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 21,565 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,730 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Based on 6,478 MOT tests across 569 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
569
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 124
reflector on motorcycle missing 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Direction indicator not working 22
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GK56 YBN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 13,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 04 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK56 YBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK56 YBN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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