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LK05 COU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,106 mi
Last recorded43,106 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 COU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,362 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 39,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 39,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,120 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 36,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 28,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 21,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 20,451 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,942 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 13,942 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 10,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,421 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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LK05 COU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK05 COU, 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 LK05 COU registered?

LK05 COU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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