Yamaha Yzf R6 05 (2005)
2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 05
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 05. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Yamaha YZF-R6 is a serious reliability concern: only 31.9% pass their MOT first time, versus the UK average of 80%, and the petrol variant manages just 24.8%. Dangerous defects are rare at 2%, so the issue is general wear and deterioration rather than safety-critical failures.
These bikes are averaging under 10,000 miles despite being nearly two decades old, which suggests many have been stored or ridden infrequently—yet they're still racking up 0.32 failures and 0.7 advisories per test. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist, as first-test pass rates this low indicate these machines typically need multiple repairs to meet MOT standards.
What to check before buying a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 05
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (90%) | 133 | 24.8% | 0.31 |
| Other (9%) | 14 | 95.8% | 0.21 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 78.6% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 05 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 05 vehicles fall between 5,268 and 11,781 miles.
2005 Yamaha Yzf R6 05 — Still on the Road
16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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