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MX55 YWM

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,441 mi
Last recorded15,441 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 YWM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 15,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 15,261 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 15,261 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,257 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 15,158 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 15,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 14,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,402 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 11,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,515 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 8,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 5,054 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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MX55 YWM 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 86.7%.

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 MX55 YWM, 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 MX55 YWM registered?

MX55 YWM is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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