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YX05 GFU

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,096 mi
Last recorded21,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 GFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 21,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 18,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 12,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,289 miles

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 16 Jun 2022 12,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 11,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 11,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 10,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,464 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 10,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 10,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 10,024 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 9,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 5,186 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 4,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 4,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,286 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 GFU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GFU, 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 YX05 GFU registered?

YX05 GFU is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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