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GX05 HXU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,035 mi
Last recorded44,035 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HXU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,930 miles

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 Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 43,930 miles

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

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 Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,075 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged surface cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 43,075 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged surface cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,051 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 42,051 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 41,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,974 miles

Nearside Front Chain guard missing Chain guard/ sprocket cover ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,283 miles

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 19 Mar 2015 31,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,742 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,380 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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GX05 HXU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GX05 HXU, 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 GX05 HXU registered?

GX05 HXU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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