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LK05 JLV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 JLV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,526 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,306 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Radiator insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,795 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 58,835 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 58,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 58,749 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 58,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,610 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,069 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 54,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,831 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,750 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 38,750 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 May 2013 31,998 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,786 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 15,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,782 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 JLV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JLV, 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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LK05 JLV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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