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EU05 NLJ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,732 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 42,732 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 39,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 37,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 34,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 31,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 30,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 29,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork Seal leaking Oil Down Fork Leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,504 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,650 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 27,650 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 26,299 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 26,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,718 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 2,862 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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EU05 NLJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU05 NLJ, 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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EU05 NLJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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