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WX55 GVE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,554 mi
Last recorded19,554 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 GVE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 19,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 18,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 18,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 17,585 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 17,585 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,938 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 16,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 15,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 15,831 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 15,023 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 14,330 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 13,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,968 miles

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Aug 2013 11,968 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,291 miles

rear tyre low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 6,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,669 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 GVE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WX55 GVE, 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 WX55 GVE registered?

WX55 GVE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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