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GF05 NUK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,398 mi
Last recorded45,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NUK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 45,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 42,113 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 40,878 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,609 miles

slight damage to front brake lever

Pass 16 May 2020 40,211 miles

slight damage to front brake lever

Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,058 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 38,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,774 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

slight bind felt when front wheel turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,479 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 33,476 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 29,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,459 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 25,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,278 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,082 miles

small number plate fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2009 23,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

small number plate fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 22,206 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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GF05 NUK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GF05 NUK, 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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GF05 NUK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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