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LK05 EWE

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,658 mi
Last recorded44,658 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 44,658 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 38,219 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 38,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,565 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 34,565 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank dented but not leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Speedometer housing cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2019 30,298 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever worn clutch still can be applied

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank dented but not leaking

Ignition switch insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Speedometer cracked still readable

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,230 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 29,230 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease Front (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front switch (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,196 miles

O/s riders foot rest broken but usable

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,195 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp Rear light (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

O/s riders foot rest broken but usable

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,272 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 17,267 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 25,914 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,928 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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LK05 EWE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LK05 EWE, 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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LK05 EWE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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