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AU05 GKV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 43,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 42,380 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,118 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,617 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 28,575 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 15,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 10,620 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,357 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 10,117 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 GKV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GKV, 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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What year was AU05 GKV registered?

AU05 GKV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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