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WX05 VYE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,990 mi
Last recorded46,990 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VYE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 46,990 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned top yoke seams to be misalinged (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 46,981 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,974 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned has free play requires adjust (6.2.7 (b))

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose adjuster loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

gear selector bent

Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,812 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 29,796 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 28,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,087 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 20,087 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 12,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 5,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,595 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 VYE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VYE, 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 VYE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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