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LJ55 LFW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 LFW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 83,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,547 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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 31 Jul 2020 78,933 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,599 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 48,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,498 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,483 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,646 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,627 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 LFW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ55 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

LJ55 LFW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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