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R6 PTB

2004 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PTB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,005 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 50,003 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre flat

Fail 7 Jun 2022 49,353 miles

Chain guard insecure ******** dangerous ******** (6.1.7 (i))

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated fouling on fairing-not bent (6.2.7 (b))

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))

Front Brake grabbing severely master cylinder piston needs lube (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected fouling on fairing (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases header pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested no measurable pattern on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure fouling on swingarm (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened *** gouge caused by footrest bolt rubbing - glued up-not acceptable repair ** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyre flat

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 47,110 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely master cylinder needs lube (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock clutch lever (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock brake lever (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cannot be checked- brake light stuck on (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2020 45,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated covered in oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting no plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted all pad pin "r" clips missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected fouling and trapping hand (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 45,038 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre is unsuitable racing use only (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls fouling on fan switch (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is unsuitable racing use only (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp incorrect colour number plate lights incorrectly positioned (1.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre flat

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 43,577 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system loose connector pipe and silencer (7.1.1.c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted footrest hanger fouling swingarm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride soft link not fitted correctly (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on left hand lock (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,772 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 36,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 26,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,618 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 PTB is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PTB, 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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R6 PTB is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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