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WL53 NKU

2004 Yamaha R6

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,756 mi
Last recorded3,756 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 NKU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 25,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s and o/s lock stops have been repaired

Fail 11 May 2015 25,723 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

n/s and o/s lock stops have been repaired

Pass 14 May 2014 22,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 22,542 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 21,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,038 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,193 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 17,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,522 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 8,192 miles

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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WL53 NKU is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL53 NKU, 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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WL53 NKU is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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