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FX54 RDY

2005 Yamaha R6

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,680 mi
Last recorded25,680 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 RDY
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 25,680 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 25,510 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pillion seat insecure missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust slightly loose Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,127 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 23,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,965 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 22,965 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 22,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,586 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 20,586 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,091 miles

Offside Front footrest short

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 19,091 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system exhaust insecure (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,078 miles

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

front right hand footrest short

Fail 22 Jul 2015 16,051 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front right hand footrest short

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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FX54 RDY is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 14,532 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX54 RDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FX54 RDY is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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