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YN05 VXZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,100 mi
Last recorded36,100 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VXZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 36,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 35,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 35,450 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 34,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,826 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 33,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,947 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Very slight notch appearing. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Front Lower Coolant link pipe corroded

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,208 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 24,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

cut in front tyre tread

Pass 14 Jul 2012 24,138 miles

cut in front tyre tread

Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,174 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 6,859 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 VXZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 VXZ registered?

YN05 VXZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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