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BU05 NWZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,283 mi
Last recorded15,283 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 NWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 15,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 14,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 14,120 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 14,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 11,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 11,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 11,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 11,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,079 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

registration plate lamp inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2017 9,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,607 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 8,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 7,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 7,204 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 7,204 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 6,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 5,965 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 5,965 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2009 4,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 3,747 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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BU05 NWZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU05 NWZ, 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 BU05 NWZ registered?

BU05 NWZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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