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AU05 BJF

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,690 mi
Last recorded20,690 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BJF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 20,690 miles

Cracking in tread of front tyre.

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stiff clutch operation.

Fail 17 Sep 2025 20,690 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Cracking in tread of front tyre.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Piston area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Stiff clutch operation.

Pass 3 Sep 2022 18,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 16,935 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 12,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 9,973 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 8,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,774 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 6,774 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 5,926 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 5,095 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 4,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 4,435 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 3,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 2,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 2,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 1,961 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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AU05 BJF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 16,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 BJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 BJF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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