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YN05 JVZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,480 mi
Last recorded27,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 JVZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 27,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 27,475 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 27,186 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 26,438 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,105 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,607 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 25,576 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,371 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Small cuts in the rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2014 24,370 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Small cuts in the rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,083 miles

Clutch lever has excessive wear at pivot

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,001 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,192 miles

Chain has a few stiff links

Fail 4 Sep 2010 15,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,493 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,361 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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YN05 JVZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YN05 JVZ, 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 YN05 JVZ registered?

YN05 JVZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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