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SV05 GUX

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,155 mi
Last recorded39,155 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GUX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,155 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 24,451 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,358 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,622 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 22,622 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,671 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 18,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 15,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 10,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,879 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,315 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 GUX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

SV05 GUX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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