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WD05 DKF

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,603 mi
Last recorded46,603 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 DKF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,603 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

crash damage to n/s front fairing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

crash damage to n/s fairings and headlamp

rear caliper boot not fitted

side stand bolt loose

Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,025 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

kill switch inopperative.

limited reserve travel on front brake lever.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,609 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,522 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,283 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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WD05 DKF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WD05 DKF, 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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WD05 DKF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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