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WX55 GWD

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,170 mi
Last recorded59,170 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 GWD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,170 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 59,170 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 56,435 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,191 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,191 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 45,707 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,076 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 39,076 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,733 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 11,617 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,839 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 GWD is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

WX55 GWD is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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