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SF55 GCV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,378 mi
Last recorded20,378 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 GCV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 20,378 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 20,378 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 26,984 miles

Central Front wiring fouling slightly on steering

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

Pass 22 May 2021 25,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 24,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,337 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 18,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 7,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,102 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 6,034 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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SF55 GCV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SF55 GCV, 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 SF55 GCV registered?

SF55 GCV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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