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DK05 LDV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,957 mi
Last recorded54,957 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 LDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 54,957 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 38,588 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,080 miles

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering One bolt missing ,needs new nut and bolt (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,654 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 29,654 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 25,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 25,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,218 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 15,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 11,820 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 7,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 6,480 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 5,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 4,557 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 4,557 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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DK05 LDV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DK05 LDV, 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 DK05 LDV registered?

DK05 LDV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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