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WX55 FSZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,412 mi
Last recorded52,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 FSZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,412 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One of two not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 46,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 46,165 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 43,427 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 43,427 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2022 42,570 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 42,432 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,134 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 38,134 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 37,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 37,538 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,736 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,826 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 27,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,895 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,871 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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WX55 FSZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WX55 FSZ, 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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WX55 FSZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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