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YK53 JGX

2004 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,523 mi
Last recorded53,523 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha R615,071 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 JGX
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 53,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 53,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 53,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,028 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear footrests ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 52,028 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear footrests ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 43,324 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,820 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 17,820 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 10,492 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 JGX is a 2004 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK53 JGX, 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 YK53 JGX registered?

YK53 JGX is a 2004 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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