Yamaha Yzf R6 04
MotorcycleFrom 294 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 4 |
| brake fluid contaminated | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| steering head bearings have excessive wear or play | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 69.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted |
| 2004 | 93% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Yzf R6 04s tested had between 18,082 and 31,535 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,475 median miles, the Yzf R6 04 has 0.087 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Yzf R6 04 MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Yzf R6 04 has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 294 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Yzf R6 04?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Yzf R6 04 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Yzf R6 04 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Yzf R6 04 is 23,475 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,082 and 31,535 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.