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GX05 JZR

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,252 mi
Last recorded45,252 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 JZR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 45,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake caliper pad retaining screw missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 45,252 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake caliper pad retaining screw missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 43,757 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 42,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 42,471 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 40,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 30,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 24,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,678 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 2,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 2,703 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 2,510 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 2,510 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 JZR is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc 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 GX05 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

GX05 JZR is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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