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ET05 XED

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,931 mi
Last recorded21,931 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 XED
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 21,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,826 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 21,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 20,191 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 19,342 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 19,341 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 18,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,704 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 17,704 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,511 miles

dip switch intermittent fault on main beam

Fail 24 Sep 2015 16,511 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake lever switch fault (1.3.1a)

dip switch intermittent fault on main beam

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,361 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2014 15,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2013 14,474 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 May 2011 13,275 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,966 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 04?

Based on 6,478 MOT tests across 569 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
881
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
569
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 124
reflector on motorcycle missing 74
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Direction indicator not working 22
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ET05 XED is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 14,172 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 04 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 XED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET05 XED registered?

ET05 XED is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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