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NK05 CGU

2005 Yamaha R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,483 mi
Last recorded53,483 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 CGU
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 53,483 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 53,483 miles

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 43,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 41,906 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,523 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 31,492 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20kg fluctuation with slight pulse through lever (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn to limit and uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,128 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front off side fork stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,854 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,614 miles

Lock stop on damper bracket...

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,654 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,448 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,448 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,951 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 15,289 miles

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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NK05 CGU is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NK05 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 CGU registered?

NK05 CGU is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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