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LJ55 VPC

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VPC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 69,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,899 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,141 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 22,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 17,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,370 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,370 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

drive chain needs oiling

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,089 miles

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,088 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 2,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 2,102 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 VPC is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

LJ55 VPC is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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