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YJ05 XPG

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

126,887 mi
Last recorded126,887 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XPG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 126,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 126,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 12,458 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 124,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 116,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,014 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,952 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 23,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 11,228 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 XPG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJ05 XPG, 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 YJ05 XPG registered?

YJ05 XPG is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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