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FM55 MDE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 MDE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,933 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 79,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,906 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

the bike has a continental dip head light with mask on dip

Fail 30 Jun 2021 73,906 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

off side front side light not working

the bike has a continental dip head light with mask on dip

sprockets worn

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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FM55 MDE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FM55 MDE, 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 FM55 MDE registered?

FM55 MDE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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