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WF55 EFV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,190 mi
Last recorded33,190 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 EFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,190 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 33,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021
Fail 22 Feb 2021

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 8,242 miles

drive chain rusty

general surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2018 8,242 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

drive chain rusty

general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 6,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 5,128 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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WF55 EFV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF55 EFV, 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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WF55 EFV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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