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NU05 TUW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,304 mi
Last recorded21,304 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 TUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 21,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,712 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2022 20,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 20,217 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 19,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 13,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,428 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 5,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2009
Fail 6 May 2009 5,027 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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NU05 TUW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc 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 NU05 TUW, 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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NU05 TUW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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