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HW55 CWV

2005 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,815 mi
Last recorded19,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer17,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6 Fazer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 19,815 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2024 19,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 19,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 18,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,151 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,631 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 17,631 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,571 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 16,571 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise chain too tight

advise stearing head bearings feel slightly rough

advise throttle has some slack in operation

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,791 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,639 miles

Advise front brake service

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,148 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 27 May 2015 14,148 miles

Nail in front tyre

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,950 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2012
Fail 10 May 2012 6,475 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 2,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 2,852 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,548 miles

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6 Fazer?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,058
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 10
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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HW55 CWV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 17,234 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW55 CWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 Fazer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW55 CWV registered?

HW55 CWV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Fazer, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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