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RX55 JXY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,259 mi
Last recorded30,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JXY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 30,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,731 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 28,671 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 28,671 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,851 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,705 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,337 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,881 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 17,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,834 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,927 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 11,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 11,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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RX55 JXY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc 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 RX55 JXY, 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 RX55 JXY registered?

RX55 JXY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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