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HJ05 VGY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,629 mi
Last recorded20,629 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,629 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 20,629 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,972 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,406 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 13,404 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,111 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 4,347 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 VGY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ05 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

HJ05 VGY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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