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LJ55 JEO

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JEO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 75,037 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,186 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 72,186 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,750 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,063 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,821 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,021 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,229 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,575 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,447 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 25,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,258 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,889 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 11,803 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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 JEO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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