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WU05 GVV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,392 mi
Last recorded22,392 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 GVV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 22,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,957 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 21,957 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 21,270 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at under seat join (6.1.2 (a))

neutral lamp intermittently not working

Pass 2 Nov 2021 21,192 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 21,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 19,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,370 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,798 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,600 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 660,003 miles

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

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

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 GVV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

WU05 GVV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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