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LJ55 FUG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,776 mi
Last recorded48,776 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FUG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,368 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 2mm - Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front slight roughness felt in front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,616 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 2.3mm Legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 46,472 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre small piece of metal in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,941 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 37,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,806 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 32,806 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2014 31,483 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 31,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,820 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 19,745 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 6,568 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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LJ55 FUG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ55 FUG, 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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LJ55 FUG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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