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OU54 BNX

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,614 mi
Last recorded31,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BNX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 31,614 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 31,614 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,698 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,056 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

bike would benefit from a brake fluid change front and rear

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 17,961 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 14,212 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,164 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 13,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 12,884 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Top yoke nut .Not fitted correct to steering stem.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,721 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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OU54 BNX is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU54 BNX, 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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OU54 BNX is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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