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VX55 NPJ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,771 mi
Last recorded17,771 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 17,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 16,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 15,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 15,223 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 15,223 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 14,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside rear chain adjuster not fully tight

Fail 28 Jun 2013 8,434 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside rear chain adjuster not fully tight

Pass 9 Jun 2012 6,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 5,049 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,547 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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VX55 NPJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX55 NPJ, 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 VX55 NPJ registered?

VX55 NPJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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