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YA04 VEX

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,971 mi
Last recorded18,971 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 VEX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 18,971 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,932 miles

Slight play in rear suspension.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 18,932 miles

Slight play in rear suspension.

Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 18,345 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 17,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,049 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,738 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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YA04 VEX is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA04 VEX, 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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What year was YA04 VEX registered?

YA04 VEX is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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