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R60 OAB

2005 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,491 mi
Last recorded34,491 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 OAB
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 34,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 33,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,371 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,258 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,540 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,119 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 28,119 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,680 miles

right hand footrest shortened

Fail 16 May 2012 24,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 24,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,886 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 11,756 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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R60 OAB is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R60 OAB, 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.

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What year was R60 OAB registered?

R60 OAB is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is R60 OAB safe to buy?

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