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YJ55 MVE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,498 mi
Last recorded30,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 MVE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 30,498 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,073 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 28,520 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,244 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 25,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 25,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,920 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,352 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,039 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

No numberplate ilumination fitted.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,039 miles

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

No numberplate ilumination fitted.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,569 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,215 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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YJ55 MVE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YJ55 MVE, 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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YJ55 MVE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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