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R6 XGB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,114 mi
Last recorded26,114 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 0414,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 25,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 23,475 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 23,475 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 21,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Fairing panel loose.

Pass 3 May 2022 19,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 19,730 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting springs missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 14,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 13,309 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 13,309 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 12,094 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 11,014 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 9,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 9,201 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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R6 XGB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 R6 XGB, 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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What year was R6 XGB registered?

R6 XGB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 04, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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