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HX05 NKE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,751 mi
Last recorded41,751 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 NKE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 38,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 37,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,269 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 30,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,017 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 20,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 13,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,771 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,460 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 12,093 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 8,343 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 8,342 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,547 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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 NKE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HX05 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

HX05 NKE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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