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GX05 EHK

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,117 mi
Last recorded18,117 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EHK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 17,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 17,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 17,071 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 17,071 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 16,392 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 16,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 14,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,386 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 12,386 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,125 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,630 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 6,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 4,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,012 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 3,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,917 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 3,897 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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GX05 EHK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX05 EHK, 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 GX05 EHK registered?

GX05 EHK is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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