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RX05 KBJ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,488 mi
Last recorded20,488 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 KBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 20,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 20,488 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 16,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 16,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,399 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 10,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 7,053 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,053 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,114 miles

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

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

front tyre has crazing between the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 4,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 2,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 2,866 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 04 reliability report

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RX05 KBJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX05 KBJ, 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 RX05 KBJ registered?

RX05 KBJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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