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LJ05 KZG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,954 mi
Last recorded50,954 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KZG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 46,112 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 46,112 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,416 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 34,416 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,103 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,763 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,690 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 9,690 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,086 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 KZG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

LJ05 KZG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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