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VX04 BRF

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,084 mi
Last recorded29,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 BRF
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,084 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 26,166 miles

Front Brake component slightly loose Front fluid reservoir poorly mounted and chafing on handlebar (1.1.21 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 26,166 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component slightly loose Front fluid reservoir poorly mounted and chafing on handlebar (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,842 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,842 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 23,847 miles

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

Nearside Front fork has slight pitting

Pass 11 Jul 2015 20,449 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 13,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,622 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 9,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 7,874 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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VX04 BRF is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red 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 VX04 BRF, 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 VX04 BRF registered?

VX04 BRF is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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