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LJ55 FVS

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,718 mi
Last recorded55,718 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FVS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 55,718 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,243 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,667 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,011 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,901 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 42,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,646 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 33,433 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 28,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 24,703 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 24,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,475 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 14,475 miles

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,560 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 FVS is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc 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 LJ55 FVS, 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 LJ55 FVS registered?

LJ55 FVS is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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