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LF05 BYO

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,681 mi
Last recorded49,681 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BYO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 49,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 48,732 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,836 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 47,836 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,960 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,467 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,467 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,525 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,023 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,213 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 40,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,258 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 31,258 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Sep 2012 28,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,329 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 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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