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LJ55 KHU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,932 mi
Last recorded19,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 19,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 19,932 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swing arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 19,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 18,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 18,926 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 18,926 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 18,155 miles

Rear tyre slightly cracking and wearing low in centre

Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,824 miles

front tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 16,824 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,486 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 16,486 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 13,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 12,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 12,952 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear no plate lamp not working.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,815 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 7,600 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 KHU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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