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VK05 VOT

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VOT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,200 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 39,174 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear shock bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,655 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both foot pegs slight damage

both front suspension fork stanchions chrome worn

Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,179 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 37,179 miles

Rear Footrest missing pillion footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,284 miles

only to be used during day light hours, not to be used at time of reduced visibility

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,249 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 14,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 7,202 miles

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

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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VK05 VOT is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue 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 VK05 VOT, 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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VK05 VOT is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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