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LJ05 OZW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,259 mi
Last recorded33,259 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OZW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 33,259 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 33,198 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 33,198 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,123 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 33,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 32,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,986 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,499 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,499 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 30,573 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 21,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,402 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 15,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,306 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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LJ05 OZW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ05 OZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 OZW registered?

LJ05 OZW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 OZW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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