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VU05 YVX

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,077 mi
Last recorded23,077 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,003 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 22,988 miles

Footrest missing Has Passenger seat but no Passenger footrests (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 21,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,847 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 18,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 9,281 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,465 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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VU05 YVX is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 YVX, 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 VU05 YVX registered?

VU05 YVX is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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