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HW53 GOE

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,054 mi
Last recorded37,054 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GOE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 34,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 33,750 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both rear indicators flash but not correctly (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 33,695 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both rear indicators flash but not correctly (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 32,340 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaks front front and rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking Brake hose or rear reservoir leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,566 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 25,566 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 19,379 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front and rear tyres nearing minimum limits

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,726 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 15,521 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,223 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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HW53 GOE is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW53 GOE, 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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What year was HW53 GOE registered?

HW53 GOE is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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