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R50 YLM

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,738 mi
Last recorded22,738 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 YLM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,738 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 22,674 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 22,674 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 22,648 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose reservoir (1.1.10 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 19,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 17,394 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 6,384 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 6,384 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 5,016 miles

exhaust noisy.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 466 miles

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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R50 YLM 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 78.9%.

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 R50 YLM, 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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R50 YLM is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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