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VK55 LWT

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,140 mi
Last recorded42,140 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 42,140 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 42,140 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 38,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 38,611 miles

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

Front tyre 8 years old

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

Rear tyre 9 years old

Fail 25 May 2022 38,611 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre 8 years old

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

Rear tyre 9 years old

Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,456 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 38,456 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 37,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,682 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 36,682 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,534 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,001 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 31,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,712 miles

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

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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VK55 LWT is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK55 LWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 LWT registered?

VK55 LWT is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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