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LJ55 VPR

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,153 mi
Last recorded17,153 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VPR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2023 17,153 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame cracked o/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 16,438 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned rears operating incorrectly >> wired wrong to switched direction ! (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 15,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,790 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 14,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 12,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,134 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,333 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 8,333 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 6,205 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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 VPR is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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