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LJ05 SBY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,044 mi
Last recorded23,044 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 23,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 22,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 22,173 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,535 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 18,755 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,496 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,117 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,327 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 14,445 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 14,387 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 11,386 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,292 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre had puncture repair plug

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 SBY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ05 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 SBY registered?

LJ05 SBY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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