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B16 AWS

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,029 mi
Last recorded61,029 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 AWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 61,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 60,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 60,898 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 60,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 59,871 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,839 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,380 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 59,353 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,841 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Apr 2014 51,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 44,627 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,472 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 39,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,297 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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B16 AWS is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 B16 AWS, 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 B16 AWS registered?

B16 AWS is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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