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BU05 CEY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,965 mi
Last recorded26,965 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R614,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 26,965 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 25,466 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 20,054 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 18,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 17,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 17,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 14,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 14,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 13,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 7,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 6,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 4,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 1,673 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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BU05 CEY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 CEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 CEY registered?

BU05 CEY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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