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WU05 BYG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,875 mi
Last recorded46,875 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,875 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

gear pedal bent

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,626 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 46,578 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,550 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 44,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 39,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 39,620 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 38,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,774 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 38,679 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 38,673 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,262 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 37,259 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 2,923 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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WU05 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU05 BYG, 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 WU05 BYG registered?

WU05 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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