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LJ04 WVU

2004 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WVU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 54,288 miles

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust rubbing on swinging arm a little (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,699 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 52,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 52,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,383 miles

front fork dust seals have perished ,but seals not leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2022 50,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front fork dust seals have perished ,but seals not leaking

Pass 19 May 2015 50,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,216 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,329 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,226 miles

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

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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LJ04 WVU is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ04 WVU, 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 LJ04 WVU registered?

LJ04 WVU is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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