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FJ05 YPA

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,771 mi
Last recorded36,771 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 YPA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,150 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 28,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,882 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,882 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,620 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 20,614 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,804 miles

Both tyres close to legal limit

igntion barrel stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,342 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 YPA is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

FJ05 YPA is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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