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WX05 VWG

2005 Yamaha R6

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,251 mi
Last recorded16,251 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VWG
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 15,989 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 15,723 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 15,667 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly revs increase on left lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 10,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 10,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 5,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 4,349 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,054 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 4,049 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2015 3,414 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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WX05 VWG is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 14,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 VWG registered?

WX05 VWG is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WX05 VWG 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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