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MV53 GBE

2004 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,998 mi
Last recorded14,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 GBE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 14,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 14,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front master cylinder res cap locking clip/bolt missing

no rear foot pegs does have single seat hump fitted at time of testing

Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,642 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 13,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 13,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,285 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 6,219 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,219 miles

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

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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MV53 GBE is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV53 GBE, 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 MV53 GBE registered?

MV53 GBE is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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