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WV54 CYW

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,689 mi
Last recorded33,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 CYW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 33,689 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 33,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 32,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,687 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 31,675 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 27,878 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front sidelamp inoperative

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. on nearside (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bearing in swingarm of linkage assembly (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,049 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,108 miles

slight play in rear suspension pivot

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,363 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 21,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 21,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,613 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 12,321 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 12,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,790 miles

Clutch free play needs adjusting

Rear stop/brake light switch needs adjusting

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

Throttle free paly needs adjusting

Fail 15 Oct 2007 8,790 miles

Clutch free play needs adjusting

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear stop/brake light switch needs adjusting

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

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Throttle free paly needs adjusting

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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WV54 CYW is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV54 CYW, 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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WV54 CYW is a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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