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HW04 BFK

2004 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,092 mi
Last recorded22,092 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BFK
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 22,092 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 22,029 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 18,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 17,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 16,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 16,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 15,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 15,830 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 15,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,864 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 13,864 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Rear pad on outer side worn considerably more than other

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,586 miles

Front TYRE FEATHERING ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,898 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 3,469 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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HW04 BFK is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HW04 BFK, 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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What year was HW04 BFK registered?

HW04 BFK is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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