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WU05 GWK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 GWK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,361 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,009 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 27,462 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 27,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,904 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 19,875 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,652 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 GWK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WU05 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

WU05 GWK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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