Yamaha Yzf R6 04 (2004)
2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04
CarHunch analysed 311 real MOT records for the 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Yamaha YZF R6 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 59.9% against the national baseline of 80%—a gap that reflects the demands of track-focused sportsbike ownership and the age of these machines. Roughly one in ten of these bikes has encountered a dangerous defect at some point, which warrants serious inspection of brake and suspension components before purchase.
These R6s are running relatively low mileage for their age at a median of 13,320 miles, suggesting they've been garage queens rather than commuters, yet they're still averaging 1.19 failures per test and 4.2 advisories—a sign that storage and maintenance neglect are the real culprits. If you're buying one, budget for immediate brake fluid, tyre, and chain inspection, and treat any bike stored for long periods as requiring a full pre-purchase check-over by a specialist.
What to check before buying a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 310 | 59.8% | 1.19 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 vehicles fall between 8,428 and 20,396 miles.
2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 — Still on the Road
67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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