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WX05 LUY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,170 mi
Last recorded20,170 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 LUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 16,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 15,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,750 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 14,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,553 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 6,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 6,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,065 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 LUY 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 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 WX05 LUY, 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 WX05 LUY registered?

WX05 LUY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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