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GJ05 AFK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 AFK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,906 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 64,890 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated with oil from fork seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 64,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,001 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 64,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 56,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,697 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,449 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 43,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 38,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 35,066 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,560 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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GJ05 AFK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ05 AFK, 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 GJ05 AFK registered?

GJ05 AFK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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