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WX05 VLB

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,087 mi
Last recorded35,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VLB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 34,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,953 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 31,901 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tail tidy insecure but not likely to become detached (cable tied)

Fail 19 Oct 2020 31,890 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed On Lock stop! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tail tidy insecure but not likely to become detached (cable tied)

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,447 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 27,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 26,262 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 23,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,960 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,528 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 10,528 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 May 2010 7,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 May 2010 7,491 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 594 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 VLB is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

WX05 VLB is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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