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EF05 YNZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YNZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 58,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,405 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,550 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 35,505 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,148 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 47,065 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,490 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rear foot peg missing at time of test

numberplate light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,412 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rear foot peg missing at time of test

numberplate light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,532 miles

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

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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EF05 YNZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 YNZ, 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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EF05 YNZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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