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EF05 YYG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,060 mi
Last recorded66,060 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,059 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 60,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,936 miles

Front tyre tread slightly uneven

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tread slightly uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 54,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,944 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,929 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,262 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,574 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,589 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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EF05 YYG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

EF05 YYG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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