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EJ55 LMU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,731 mi
Last recorded31,731 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LMU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 31,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 29,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 27,909 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 26,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 25,277 miles

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 23,319 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 23,316 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 20,257 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 20,257 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,050 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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EJ55 LMU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ55 LMU, 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 EJ55 LMU registered?

EJ55 LMU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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