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R600 SMF

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,686 mi
Last recorded22,686 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 SMF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 22,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 22,436 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 21,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,816 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,188 miles

Clutch pivot bush missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 19,183 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch pivot bush missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,731 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,415 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 10,992 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,108 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 5,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 5,771 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 4,921 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,921 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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R600 SMF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R600 SMF, 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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What year was R600 SMF registered?

R600 SMF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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