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YJ05 LDE

2005 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,992 mi
Last recorded18,992 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 LDE
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 18,992 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 18,992 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 18,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 18,013 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,536 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 14,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 14,216 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,769 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,933 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 4,773 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,773 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,304 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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YJ05 LDE is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ05 LDE, 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 YJ05 LDE registered?

YJ05 LDE is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is YJ05 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 LDE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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