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WX55 GYV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 GYV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 33,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear chain adjust marks out off line (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play wheel on floor (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 32,486 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 32,370 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 32,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,450 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2015 30,992 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 May 2015 30,992 miles

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,333 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 20,831 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,150 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 GYV 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

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

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