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SN05 AVW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,896 mi
Last recorded5,896 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 AVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 5,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 5,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 5,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 5,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 5,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 4,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 4,482 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 4,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 4,041 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 4,041 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 2 May 2013 3,684 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 3,684 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,355 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 3,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 3,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 2,284 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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SN05 AVW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN05 AVW, 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 SN05 AVW registered?

SN05 AVW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SN05 AVW safe to buy?

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