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YX05 GBV

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,076 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 65,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,261 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,257 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 31,257 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,157 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,139 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,704 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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YX05 GBV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX05 GBV, 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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YX05 GBV is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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