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VA05 AAX

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,530 mi
Last recorded35,530 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 AAX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 35,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,521 miles

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

front tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2023 35,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

front tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2022 35,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 32,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 180/55/17zr (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,745 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 29,519 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,432 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,422 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2011 25,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,340 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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VA05 AAX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VA05 AAX, 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 VA05 AAX registered?

VA05 AAX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is VA05 AAX safe to buy?

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