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EF05 YOJ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,490 mi
Last recorded30,490 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,490 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 25,239 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,301 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 20,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,416 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,599 miles

Front 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 YOJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOJ, 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 EF05 YOJ registered?

EF05 YOJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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