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FJ05 GXG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GXG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 40,483 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain tension slightly erratic. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,892 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 37,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 37,591 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 35,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 35,467 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 May 2016 35,459 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,923 miles

mis-matched tyres fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 95,696 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 9,562 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 4,637 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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FJ05 GXG 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 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 FJ05 GXG, 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 FJ05 GXG registered?

FJ05 GXG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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