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C38 RYK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,968 mi
Last recorded13,968 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 RYK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2026 13,968 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pad dropped out and damaging rear wheel hub (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 13,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 13,565 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 12,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 11,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 9,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 9,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 9,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,722 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 7,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 7,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,237 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 6,998 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 6,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 6,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,001 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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C38 RYK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C38 RYK, 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 C38 RYK registered?

C38 RYK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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