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YX55 BFZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,350 mi
Last recorded34,350 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 BFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 34,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 32,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 15,100 miles

Front tyre worn in the center of the tread

Offside Front fairing damage

Rear tyre worn in the center of the tread

external drive chain lightly rusted in patches

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,061 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 24,097 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear brake slightly binding

reg plate lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,929 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 5,927 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 3,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 1,642 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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YX55 BFZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX55 BFZ, 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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YX55 BFZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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