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LK05 EKW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,955 mi
Last recorded38,955 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,873 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 35,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,203 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 32,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Aug 2016 32,442 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,161 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,361 miles

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

Nearside Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,364 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,686 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,323 miles

front brake pads becomming worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 6,099 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 EKW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LK05 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

LK05 EKW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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