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WJ05 BUV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,140 mi
Last recorded52,140 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BUV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 52,140 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 50,076 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 48,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 46,322 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads worn unevenly hence lowest is nearside (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 41,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads worn unevenly hence lowest is nearside (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 39,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 35,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,750 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 32,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,563 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,727 miles

front tyre has repair plug fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 25,727 miles

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

front tyre has repair plug fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,795 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,979 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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WJ05 BUV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ05 BUV, 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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What year was WJ05 BUV registered?

WJ05 BUV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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