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YJ05 BKY

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,409 mi
Last recorded52,409 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BKY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,409 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 52,409 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,243 miles

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

Tail tidy insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2023 50,243 miles

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

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

Tail tidy insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 46,325 miles

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

tail tidy insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2021 46,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tail tidy insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,907 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 44,907 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,744 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 42,741 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,598 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,785 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,679 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 28,514 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,443 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 24,443 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,066 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,165 miles

exhaust mounting bolt missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,335 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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YJ05 BKY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ05 BKY, 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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YJ05 BKY is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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