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BU05 UXK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,087 mi
Last recorded25,087 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R614,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 UXK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 25,087 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 25,081 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 25,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,131 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 24,123 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,835 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 23,835 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating no front brake on lever (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 22,998 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced after market type fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre was flat

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 22,998 miles

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

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced after market type fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre was flat

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 22,611 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,286 miles

positioning of front indicators

Fail 31 Oct 2016 15,281 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

positioning of front indicators

Pass 2 Aug 2013 9,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 9,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 8,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 7,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,875 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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BU05 UXK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXK, 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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BU05 UXK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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