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EX55 YHE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,915 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose front securing bolts sheared off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 47,894 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose front securing bolts sheared off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear pillion footrests seized

Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,460 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 45,753 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 45,753 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 41,798 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,746 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,379 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 30,739 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 20,020 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,020 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,502 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 12,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 4,815 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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EX55 YHE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EX55 YHE, 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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EX55 YHE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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