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WU05 ELC

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,541 mi
Last recorded46,541 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ELC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,541 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering movement slightly stiff

Fail 16 Jun 2026 46,535 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering movement slightly stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,481 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 41,476 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,049 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 36,124 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 34,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,298 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 20,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 20,039 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

coolant low

front side light not working(main head lamp comes on with ign)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,388 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,448 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,832 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 ELC is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc 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 WU05 ELC, 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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WU05 ELC is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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