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LJ05 SFO

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,784 mi
Last recorded29,784 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SFO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 29,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 29,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 29,627 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,436 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 13,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,484 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 SFO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

LJ05 SFO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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