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DS04 LAW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,473 mi
Last recorded31,473 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 LAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 30,072 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2022

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

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

speedo not working

Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,668 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 55,668 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 39,891 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 30,952 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 17,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,937 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 15,937 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,629 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 13,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,728 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,597 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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DS04 LAW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black 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 DS04 LAW, 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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DS04 LAW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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