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GX05 UWT

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,051 mi
Last recorded37,051 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 37,051 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 37,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 36,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,025 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 36,025 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing as required staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm uneven wear in places and tread area cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fork seal dust cover split and broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split and dirt in damaged area (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,467 miles

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

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

Handlebar corroded but not to excess (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Throttle stiff and sticky

Pass 21 Aug 2021 32,353 miles

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

Front tyre perished

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 32,353 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch faulty (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyre perished

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,251 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road spring corroded Rear shock spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 29,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 29,966 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyre has a puncture

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,396 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 28,396 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,789 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 25,789 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,321 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,307 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,579 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 22,852 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,309 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 UWT is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UWT, 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 UWT is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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