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VU05 YWA

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,007 mi
Last recorded27,007 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 27,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 26,404 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 26,383 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 26,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 25,795 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,935 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 24,935 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 24,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,075 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 23,075 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,170 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 13,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,294 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 YWA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

VU05 YWA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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