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EU05 SXR

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SXR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 53,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,646 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 51,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 50,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,556 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,808 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 45,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,884 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 44,878 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,779 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 38,779 miles

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,472 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 36,472 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,177 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,735 miles

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,518 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 SXR is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EU05 SXR, 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 EU05 SXR registered?

EU05 SXR is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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The MOT history for EU05 SXR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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