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2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,569 mi
Last recorded43,569 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NPK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 43,569 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,581 miles

aftermarket can fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (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 20 Jul 2021 35,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 31,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 24,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,016 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,781 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated header nuts/studs/collars rusty (7.1.1a)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing front and rear (4.1.2c)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,879 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

chain slightly rusty

Pass 16 May 2014 22,368 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 22,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 21,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 14,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 14,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2010 132,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 11,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,512 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 10,512 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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EU05 NPK 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 80%.

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 EU05 NPK, 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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EU05 NPK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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