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WX55 GYU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,940 mi
Last recorded21,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 GYU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 21,940 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 20,751 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 19,625 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 19,625 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 19,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 18,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 18,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,458 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 15,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 15,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,836 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,935 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 9,923 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,506 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 GYU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc 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 WX55 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

WX55 GYU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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