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HW05 DSY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,303 mi
Last recorded30,303 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 DSY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 30,303 miles

Clutch lever pivot has slight play

Front tyre worn uneven (120/70/17-58w

Fail 20 May 2026 30,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever pivot has slight play

Front tyre worn uneven (120/70/17-58w

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 26,057 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 21,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,709 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 18,709 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 18,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 18,317 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 18,317 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 18,099 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 17,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 17,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,625 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 14 May 2013 14,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,532 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 12,597 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 10,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,800 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 DSY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DSY, 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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HW05 DSY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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