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LJ54 GNV

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,149 mi
Last recorded36,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 GNV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 36,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 36,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 35,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 35,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 31,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 28,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

L/H Riders footrest damaged/worn

Pro link bushes slightly worn

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear tyre on minimum limit

Some Fairing fixtures missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 22,364 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,254 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

O/s frame damaged and fairing mounting missing

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

Several plastic tail unit fixings missing

Slight play in monoshock linkage

Slight roughness felt when front wheel roteted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 17,128 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake binding

Fail 26 May 2011 14,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,861 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside front footrest damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2011 18,861 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside front footrest damaged

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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LJ54 GNV is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ54 GNV, 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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LJ54 GNV is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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