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YN05 JBZ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,439 mi
Last recorded28,439 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 JBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 28,439 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 25,454 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 24,516 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 22,465 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced both lamps n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 21,247 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 19,438 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 17,437 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 May 2017 14,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,314 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 13,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 8,868 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 6,390 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 6,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,633 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 3,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,550 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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YN05 JBZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Grey 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 YN05 JBZ, 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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YN05 JBZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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