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WA05 PVJ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 57,299 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,263 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,736 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 55,725 miles

Rear Brake disc insecure Fixing bolt missing x1 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,640 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,452 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,606 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,970 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 13,713 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,713 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,122 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,122 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 8,372 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,372 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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WA05 PVJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black 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 WA05 PVJ, 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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WA05 PVJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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