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SN53 KBO

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,608 mi
Last recorded47,608 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KBO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,105 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded at cylinder head

Pass 21 Oct 2017 23,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 23,848 miles

Central Rear Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp Combined led tail light and indicator system fitted. (1.5.1c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,851 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 18,847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 18,701 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,662 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 17,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,383 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 7,350 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 3,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 1,281 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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SN53 KBO is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SN53 KBO, 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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SN53 KBO is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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