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LJ05 KYX

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,613 mi
Last recorded41,613 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KYX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,759 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,748 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 40,748 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 40,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,313 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,746 miles

clutch cable harsh in operation.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,891 miles

number plate illumination light not working.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 37,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,528 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,679 miles

clutch lever bent

Pass 1 May 2012 34,522 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

number plate lamp not working

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,499 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,102 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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LJ05 KYX 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 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYX, 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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What year was LJ05 KYX registered?

LJ05 KYX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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