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LJ05 BUF

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,760 mi
Last recorded35,760 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BUF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,977 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,977 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,061 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 19,044 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,039 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 16,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,602 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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LJ05 BUF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ05 BUF, 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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LJ05 BUF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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