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SN55 EJL

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

18,360 mi
Last recorded18,360 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 EJL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 17,604 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 17,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 17,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 16,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 16,738 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,552 miles

rear suspension damping slightly reduced

Pass 5 Sep 2017 14,628 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,506 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 12,506 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,868 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 10,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 9,772 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 9,772 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 8,476 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 6,695 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,380 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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SN55 EJL is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SN55 EJL, 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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SN55 EJL is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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