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GL53 KUD

2004 Yamaha R6

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,886 mi
Last recorded39,886 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KUD
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,886 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 39,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Only 1 LED working (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre under inflated (valve cover stuck)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 37,247 miles

FRONT COWL/DASH MOUNTING BRACKET FRACTURED

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 37,219 miles

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

FRONT COWL/DASH MOUNTING BRACKET FRACTURED

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,372 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

clock mounting bracket fractured

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,424 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,038 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 May 2009 21,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,644 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

drive chain loose

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,857 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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GL53 KUD is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 15,071 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 KUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GL53 KUD is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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