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WX05 ESN

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,557 mi
Last recorded37,557 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ESN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 37,557 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 37,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,689 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 36,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 32,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 32,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 28,981 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,413 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 28,413 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 25,207 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 25,207 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 16,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 16,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,163 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,548 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front and rear tyres were flat

Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,930 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 7,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 7,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 2,831 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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WX05 ESN is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX05 ESN, 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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WX05 ESN is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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