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YB05 UKA

2005 Yamaha R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,027 mi
Last recorded23,027 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 UKA
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 23,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 20,748 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 20,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 16,757 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 15,427 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 14,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering phone mount wrongly mounted (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 9,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 9,620 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 9,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 4,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 4,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 3,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 3,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 2,856 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 2,345 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 1,531 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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YB05 UKA is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YB05 UKA, 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.

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What year was YB05 UKA registered?

YB05 UKA is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is YB05 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 UKA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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