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WX05 WLU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 WLU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,399 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,989 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

nearside engine bolt missing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,876 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

nearside front engine bolt snapped

Fail 5 Apr 2012 9,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust clamp bolt missing

nearside front engine bolt snapped

offside tank bolt missing

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,382 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 WLU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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