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KN04 XMB

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,500 mi
Last recorded26,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R614,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 XMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 24,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 24,944 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre underinflated

Pass 26 Jun 2021 24,835 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 24,202 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 24,202 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 23,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 22,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 21,384 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,288 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 23,288 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 13,552 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 12,575 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,375 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 11,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,540 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
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KN04 XMB is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KN04 XMB, 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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KN04 XMB is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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