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YF05 HRL

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,051 mi
Last recorded41,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 HRL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 41,051 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 38,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 25,042 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 15,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 15,131 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 12,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 9,991 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,780 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 9,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,990 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 8,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 8,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 7,010 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 6,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 6,973 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 5,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 3,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 2,631 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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YF05 HRL 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 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 YF05 HRL, 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 YF05 HRL registered?

YF05 HRL is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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