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LF05 ABV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,692 mi
Last recorded46,692 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,692 miles

rear brake caliper sliders rubbers missing

rear number plate holder slighly loose

slight roughness in front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2025 46,685 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake caliper sliders rubbers missing

rear number plate holder slighly loose

slight roughness in front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2024 38,731 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 38,731 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 38,730 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

some scoring to rear wheel due to rear brake pad advice further inspection whn brake calapour removed

Pass 13 Sep 2022 38,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 38,153 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 37,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 37,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,170 miles

large nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2015 31,170 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp combination light fitted indicators affect stop light (1.3.2)

large nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,891 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 25,861 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,516 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,516 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,233 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,649 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 10,873 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,873 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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LF05 ABV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LF05 ABV, 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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LF05 ABV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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