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LJ53 RJZ

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 RJZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 34,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,989 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 32,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,524 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 31,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 28,348 miles

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

hazard light switch faulty

Pass 14 Nov 2019 28,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

exhaust mount cracked on the top

Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,394 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 16,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

Fail 23 Mar 2011 14,946 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 12 Mar 2010 12,652 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 12,611 miles

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 8,408 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 8,408 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,716 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,418 miles

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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LJ53 RJZ is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ53 RJZ, 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 LJ53 RJZ registered?

LJ53 RJZ is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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