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VX05 BPO

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,106 mi
Last recorded61,106 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,106 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 61,106 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 60,748 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 60,748 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,512 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 59,463 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1207017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,070 miles

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 57,070 miles

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 50,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,360 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,930 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 33,930 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 29,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,027 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,413 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 22,413 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,349 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 BPO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VX05 BPO, 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 BPO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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