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VX05 BND

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,566 mi
Last recorded146,566 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BND
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 146,545 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on front and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 144,707 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 144,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,126 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,179 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 36,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,872 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,230 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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VX05 BND is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX05 BND, 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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VX05 BND is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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