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R6 LUW

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,338 mi
Last recorded8,338 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 LUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 8,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 8,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 8,233 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 8,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 8,212 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,172 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,976 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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R6 LUW is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R6 LUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R6 LUW registered?

R6 LUW is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is R6 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 LUW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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