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OU54 BUF

2004 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 15,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 15,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both legs (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 5,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 5,994 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 May 2008 5,825 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 BUF is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU54 BUF, 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 BUF is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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