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HW05 DSO

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,698 mi
Last recorded10,698 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 10,698 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine revs (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 10,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 10,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 9,148 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre removed ()

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 9,148 miles

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

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

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

Nail in tyre removed ()

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 8,565 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 5,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,326 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 4,326 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 2,390 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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HW05 DSO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HW05 DSO, 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 HW05 DSO registered?

HW05 DSO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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