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WU55 VXO

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,493 mi
Last recorded28,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VXO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 28,493 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 28,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 28,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 28,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,204 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,124 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 27,124 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,599 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 26,595 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 23,545 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 21,684 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 16,168 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,168 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 12,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 12,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 8,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,633 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 5,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 4,818 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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WU55 VXO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU55 VXO, 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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WU55 VXO is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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