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YN05 VZZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,664 mi
Last recorded28,664 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 VZZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 28,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 27,039 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 25,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 23,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 21,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 21,135 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 21,135 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 19,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,781 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 19,450 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,046 miles

Front brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 6,557 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 6,557 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 5,477 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 4,387 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 VZZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

YN05 VZZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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