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DX05 ELO

2005 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,667 mi
Last recorded43,667 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS60014,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ELO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 43,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,366 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rippled (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,519 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,753 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,884 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,474 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 40,474 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,455 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 36,455 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,929 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. left grip insecure (spins) (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,489 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside footpeg bent

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 11,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 5,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 4,463 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 3,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 1,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,196 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 1,039 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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DX05 ELO is a 2005 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 14,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX05 ELO registered?

DX05 ELO is a 2005 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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