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LJ05 SGV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,545 mi
Last recorded23,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 23,545 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 23,545 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 23,488 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 23,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 23,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,628 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 21,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,719 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 18,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 17,217 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 21 May 2018 17,217 miles

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

Exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 25 May 2017 15,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 15,605 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 15,498 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,951 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 13,233 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,914 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 SGV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 SGV registered?

LJ05 SGV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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