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HX55 KOU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,727 mi
Last recorded41,727 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 KOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 41,727 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,314 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 25,129 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,034 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 25,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,408 miles

drive chain is dry

Pass 20 Sep 2014 204,882 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 197,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 19,760 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 9,044 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 7,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,432 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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HX55 KOU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KOU, 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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HX55 KOU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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