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R6 EPB

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,395 mi
Last recorded27,395 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 EPB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 27,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 26,044 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 26,044 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 24,680 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 24,680 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 19,625 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 19,625 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 16,638 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 16,638 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 13 May 2016 11,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 5,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,512 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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R6 EPB is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red 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 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 R6 EPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R6 EPB registered?

R6 EPB is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 17 April 2004.

Is R6 EPB safe to buy?

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