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WJ05 BWF

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,049 mi
Last recorded11,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BWF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 11,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 10,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 10,420 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 9,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,253 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 6,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 5,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 3,819 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 3,819 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,852 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 2,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 1,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 1,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 1,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 335 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 BWF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WJ05 BWF, 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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WJ05 BWF is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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