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HW04 BHU

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,618 mi
Last recorded36,618 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R614,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 36,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 35,626 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brake lever pivot slightly tight under pressure (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake rear brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

clutch lever pivot has lots of free play(bush missing)

Fail 27 May 2023 35,626 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake front brake lever pivot slightly tight under pressure (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake rear brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch lever pivot has lots of free play(bush missing)

Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 33,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 31,814 miles

DRIVE CHAIN RIVET LINK HAS SLIGHT CRACK ON OUTER OF ONE PIN

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 23,607 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,965 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 17,965 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,229 miles

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

aftermarket rear light fitted with built in indicators> woking fine @time of test but visabilty slightly obscured

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

advised rear can taped up

advised rear lamp is l.e.d

Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,357 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

advised rear lamp is l.e.d

Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 8,782 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 5,701 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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HW04 BHU is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW04 BHU, 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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HW04 BHU is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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