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AY55 AYW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,678 mi
Last recorded20,678 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 20,678 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 20,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 20,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 20,015 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,863 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,431 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 18,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 17,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,338 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,299 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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AY55 AYW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AY55 AYW, 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 AY55 AYW registered?

AY55 AYW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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