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YJ05 ZNU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,142 mi
Last recorded53,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZNU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 53,142 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 53,142 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 47,505 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate slightly loose reg plate bracket loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,906 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,906 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 31,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,856 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,856 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 20,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 16,908 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 16,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,353 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 ZNU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

YJ05 ZNU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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