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HJ05 VGX

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,059 mi
Last recorded34,059 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 34,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 33,939 miles

Rear Brake disc has minor cracks

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 33,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 33,831 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 33,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,095 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 27,246 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,196 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,294 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,309 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,335 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,480 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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HJ05 VGX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HJ05 VGX, 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 HJ05 VGX registered?

HJ05 VGX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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