Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 311 vehicles, the 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Yzf R6 04 (2004)

311 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

CarHunch analysed 311 real MOT records for the 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 311 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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.

The 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.19

Over 8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 8k–20k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 311 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 311 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	310	86.6%	1.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 799 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36.3%

290

Blue 34.3%

274

Red 23.7%

189

Black 3.6%

Yellow 1.4%

White 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,320

typical

8,428

low mileage

20,396

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 vehicles fall between 8,428 and 20,396 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,428 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,428–20,396 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04s sit.

⚠ Over 27,534 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.19

Avg failures per vehicle

4.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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