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NU55 BZW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,582 mi
Last recorded3,582 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 BZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 3,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 3,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 2,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 2,897 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Slight splits on sidewall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Slight cuts on tyre

Rear Slight splits on tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2022 1,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 1,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 600 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016
Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,064 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 21,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,007 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,341 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,973 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 10 Sep 2010 12,984 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 941 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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NU55 BZW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU55 BZW, 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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NU55 BZW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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