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WU54 CAX

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,160 mi
Last recorded20,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 CAX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 20,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 19,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 18,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 17,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 14,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 10,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 10,445 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 10,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 9,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper fairing damaged.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 9,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 6,603 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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WU54 CAX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU54 CAX, 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 WU54 CAX registered?

WU54 CAX is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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