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2004 Yamaha YZF R6 04 0.6L Petrol · LB53 JOU

LB53 JOU

2004 Yamaha YZF R6 04 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 24,276 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
YAMAHA YZF R6 04
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Apr 2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
24,276 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Apr 2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
599cc
Mechanical Assessment

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: Since no specific defects like perished rubber or subframe corrosion were noted, the physical inspection should prioritise items susceptible to age-related degradation. Examine the tyres for any sidewall cracking and check all fluid levels and lines for signs of weeping or perishing. On the road, listen for any irregular knocks from the suspension or steering head, and ensure the vehicle tracks straight without any pulling to one side, which would indicate potential issues with the bearings or alignment that may not have been captured in a standard MOT inspection. No "The most recent MOT..."? Checked. No markdown? Checked. 3-4 paragraphs? Checked. UK terminology? Checked. No generic lectures? Checked. Final Polish of Paragraph 1: A consistent record of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, showing no recorded defects or advisories throughout its recent inspection history, including the latest pass on 25 April 2024. This trend suggests that the primary safety-critical components, such as the braking systems, lighting, and structural integrity, have remained within acceptable parameters during testing. The absence of any flagged issues indicates a stable mechanical status regarding the specific components covered by the DVSA inspection regime. Final Polish of Paragraph 2: The mileage profile is notably low for a 2004 model, with an annual accumulation of roughly 1,103 miles. This low-intensity usage pattern suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain components compared to a higher-mileage equivalent. However, the gaps between recorded tests, such as the interval between February 2023 and April 2024, suggest the vehicle may have spent periods stationary. For a vehicle of this age, low mileage does not automatically equate to perfect condition, as components can degrade through age and inactivity rather than through friction and heat. Final Polish of Paragraph 3: Since no specific defects like perished rubber or subframe corrosion were noted, the physical inspection should prioritise items susceptible to age-related degradation. Examine the tyres for any sidewall cracking and check all fluid levels and lines for signs of weeping or perishing. On the road, listen for any irregular knocks from the suspension or steering head, and ensure the vehicle tracks straight without any pulling to one side, which would indicate potential issues with the bearings or alignment that may not have been captured in a standard MOT inspection. Check for any binding in the brake calipers or a lack of firmness in the lever to ensure the hydraulic system remains intact. Wait, the prompt says "3 to 4 well-developed, flowing plain-text paragraphs". I have 3. Double check: "Do not use markdown (no asterisks, bold, bullets, section headers, brackets, external links, or code commands). Double check: "Lead with the defining mechanical takeaway... if the record is clean, open with its track record of roadworthiness". Double check: "Do not include any headers, section labels, numbered lists, bullet points, asterisks, or bold markdown. Double check: "First paragraph: Lead directly with the defining mechanical story... DO NOT start the sentence with 'The most recent MOT...' or 'The vehicle most recently passed...'. My current P1: "A consistent record of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle..." - This is good. Final check of the text for any "car" references. The prompt says "prospective used-car buyer" but the vehicle is a "YAMAHA YZF R6". I will use "vehicle" to be safe and professional. One more check on the mileage context. 24,276 miles. 22 years. 1,103 per year. Final Text Construction: A consistent record of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, showing no recorded defects or advisories throughout its recent inspection history, including the latest pass on 25 April 2024. This trend suggests that the primary safety-critical components, such as the braking systems, lighting, and structural integrity, have remained within acceptable parameters during testing. The absence of any flagged issues indicates a stable mechanical status regarding the specific components covered by the DVSA inspection regime. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2004 model, with an annual accumulation of roughly 1,103 miles. This low-intensity usage pattern suggests minimal mechanical wear on the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain components compared to a higher-mileage equivalent. However, the gaps between recorded tests, such as.
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LB53 JOU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
  • 24,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LB53 JOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 13:39
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 (LB53 JOU) between October 2021 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LB53 JOU Mileage History

  1. 13/10/202123,236 mi
  2. 10/02/202323,906 mi+670 mi
  3. 25/04/202424,276 mi+370 mi

Average of roughly 411 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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