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LJ55 FWB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,246 mi
Last recorded31,246 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 31,246 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit OSF/INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 20,782 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit OSF/INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 18,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 18,176 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,227 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 17,227 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,966 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,380 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,859 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no plate light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 9,849 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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LJ55 FWB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ55 FWB, 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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LJ55 FWB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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