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WX05 WLN

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,392 mi
Last recorded28,392 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 WLN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 28,392 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 27,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 26,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,711 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 20,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 14,035 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 14,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 12,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 12,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 11,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 8,625 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 8,625 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 6,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 1,574 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 1,354 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 1,279 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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 WLN is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

WX05 WLN is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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