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BX55 GGV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,948 mi
Last recorded28,948 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R614,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 GGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 28,948 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 28,519 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 28,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,360 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 27,911 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 27,911 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 17,832 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 17,832 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 15,630 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 12,735 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 12,733 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,398 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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BX55 GGV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX55 GGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 GGV registered?

BX55 GGV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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