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KR05 YUC

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

32,366 mi
Last recorded32,366 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 YUC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 32,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 32,152 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,720 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 31,694 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,101 miles

Front Outer Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 28,045 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 28,031 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure pin too short and no clip (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,003 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 27,003 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,631 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play Headrace bearings are worn and have a slight notch in the centre forward position. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 17,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 17,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,420 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 16,420 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Taped o/s lamp (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 14,523 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,498 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 13,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 7,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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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KR05 YUC is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KR05 YUC, 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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KR05 YUC is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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