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LJ55 VZP

2005 Yamaha FZ6

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,088 mi
Last recorded58,088 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VZP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 58,088 miles

Exhaust slightly loose header bolts corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside gear linkage worn

Fail 8 Nov 2025 58,088 miles

Exhaust slightly loose header bolts corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside gear linkage worn

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,872 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,872 miles

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 55,722 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,339 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,054 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,932 miles

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

Top box mounting bracket not fully mounted

right hand switch assembly loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,004 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,913 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 36,879 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,820 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,251 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 VZP is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

LJ55 VZP is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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