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LJ05 BWK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BWK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 32,884 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,409 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,523 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 May 2013 28,838 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 26,922 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 24,177 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 24,177 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2010 21,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,895 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 17,895 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 14,541 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LJ05 BWK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ05 BWK, 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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LJ05 BWK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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