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GX05 NBY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,089 mi
Last recorded18,089 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 NBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 18,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 17,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 17,505 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,009 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 17,009 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,138 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 15,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 14,605 miles

Central Rear Upper Number Plate Light Not Functioning

Pass 10 Sep 2016 14,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 12,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 10,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 9,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 6,329 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 NBY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

GX05 NBY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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