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HX05 AEK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,640 mi
Last recorded16,640 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 AEK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 16,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 16,638 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 16,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 16,444 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 16,046 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 14,483 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 14,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,468 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 13,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,554 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 12,554 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 11,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 5,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 5,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,694 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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HX05 AEK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX05 AEK, 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 HX05 AEK registered?

HX05 AEK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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