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DX55 GNV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 GNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,358 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,074 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,074 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,281 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,686 miles

Chain and sprocket showing signs of wear

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,833 miles

O/Side fork dust seal starting to deteriorate

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

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

slight wear in front and rear caliper pivots

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,905 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

handle bars possible bent

Pass 17 Oct 2015 64,719 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Handlebars possibly deformed

Number plate lamp not working

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 64,719 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Handlebars possibly deformed

Number plate lamp not working

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning automatically on full steering lock (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake master cylinder mounting clamp mounted incorrectly

Handlebars possibly deformed

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number plate lamp not working

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Throttle slow to return

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake master cylinder mounting clamp mounted incorrectly

Handlebars possibly deformed

Number plate lamp not working

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Throttle slow to return

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

handle bars possible bent

n.s side light does not work

Pass 27 Oct 2012 55,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,551 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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DX55 GNV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX55 GNV, 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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DX55 GNV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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