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SV05 ETK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,866 mi
Last recorded18,866 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ETK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 18,866 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,310 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,764 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 17,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 17,181 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 16,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,163 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,104 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 16,104 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 15,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,989 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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SV05 ETK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV05 ETK, 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 SV05 ETK registered?

SV05 ETK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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