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HW04 CKU

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,344 mi
Last recorded21,344 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 CKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 21,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 20,838 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 20,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 20,397 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,639 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,427 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2020 17,507 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 17,507 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 17,111 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,287 miles

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

hazard lights not working

Pass 19 May 2016 15,320 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 10,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,090 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 10,090 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,258 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 9,259 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 6,851 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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HW04 CKU is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,982 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 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 HW04 CKU, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW04 CKU is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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