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HX55 FTF

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,839 mi
Last recorded46,839 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 FTF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 45,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 45,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake light not working on either control - PRS - replace bulb & retest (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,301 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,104 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,158 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,748 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 21,748 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 20,496 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 20,484 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2012 18,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,088 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,710 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,626 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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HX55 FTF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue 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 HX55 FTF, 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 HX55 FTF registered?

HX55 FTF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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