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R6 GFN

2004 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,751 mi
Last recorded23,751 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 GFN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 23,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 23,008 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 23,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 22,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,217 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 20,217 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2015 16,952 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,098 miles

slight fluctuation in front brake operation

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,357 miles

hazard light switch sticky in operation

slight play in rear suspension linkage.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 9,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,508 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 7,508 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 3,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 1,024 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 GFN is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFN, 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 R6 GFN registered?

R6 GFN is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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