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YK53 GKO

2004 Yamaha R6

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,114 mi
Last recorded33,114 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 GKO
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 33,114 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 32,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 30,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 18,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,796 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,389 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 8,285 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,520 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 2,080 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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YK53 GKO is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YK53 GKO, 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 YK53 GKO registered?

YK53 GKO is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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