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RK04 HGY

2004 Yamaha R6

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,770 mi
Last recorded22,770 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 HGY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 22,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 22,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,380 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 22,377 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,165 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 22,165 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 21,956 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 20,813 miles

Dust seals on front forks beginning to show signs of wear

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 20,813 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Dust seals on front forks beginning to show signs of wear

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,707 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 38,707 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,792 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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RK04 HGY is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK04 HGY, 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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RK04 HGY is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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