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BU54 SKK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,570 mi
Last recorded30,570 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 SKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 30,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,394 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 29,394 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 29,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,705 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 28,705 miles

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged FELL APPART ON INSPECTION (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 27,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,131 miles

rear brake lever bent

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

R/H chain ajuster plate loose

Pass 15 Feb 2014 19,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 14,338 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,705 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 8,946 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 7,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 7,947 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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BU54 SKK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc 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 BU54 SKK, 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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BU54 SKK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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