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SF05 NGV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,946 mi
Last recorded12,946 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 NGV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 12,946 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 9,615 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 8,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 8,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 8,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 8,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 8,557 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 8,557 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 May 2016 8,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 7,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 7,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,473 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 6,473 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,229 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,081 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 5,081 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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SF05 NGV 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 SF05 NGV, 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 SF05 NGV registered?

SF05 NGV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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