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DX05 KNG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,832 mi
Last recorded54,832 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 KNG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 54,832 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 54,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 50,080 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight Deformed on N/S. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 40,545 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slight Deformed on N/S. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 16,624 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 15,872 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 15,022 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 14,372 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 14,372 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 13,673 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 10,147 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2011 8,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,966 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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DX05 KNG 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 85.7%.

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 DX05 KNG, 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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DX05 KNG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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