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GX05 KOU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,589 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,306 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 51,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,951 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 31,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 24,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,440 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 6,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,610 miles

Coolant low

Damage to o/s/f fairing

Number plate loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 17 Jul 2014 6,610 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Coolant low

Damage to o/s/f fairing

Number plate loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 4,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 3,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 3,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,401 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 KOU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KOU, 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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GX05 KOU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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