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YN05 VXT

2005 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,508 mi
Last recorded24,508 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R614,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VXT
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 24,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 23,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 23,979 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 19,647 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 14,422 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 12,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,836 miles

rear tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Jun 2009 8,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,141 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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YN05 VXT is a 2005 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YN05 VXT, 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 YN05 VXT registered?

YN05 VXT is a 2005 Yamaha R6, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is YN05 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 VXT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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