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2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 44,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 44,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,655 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 43,655 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,971 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 41,971 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 39,004 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 36,150 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,573 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,151 miles

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

Handlebars possibly bent

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,517 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,413 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 CFU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CFU, 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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VA05 CFU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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