CarVerify

Free Car Check

WX05 VLG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VLG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 64,098 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,601 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,924 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 62,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,212 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,212 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,481 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 57,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 57,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,041 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,934 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 56,934 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,732 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,846 miles

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

Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 11,950 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 6,138 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
Full Yamaha FZ6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WX05 VLG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc 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 VLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX05 VLG?

You can check the full history of WX05 VLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WX05 VLG registered?

WX05 VLG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is WX05 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 VLG shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX05 VLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WX05 VLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.