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OU05 MPE

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,135 mi
Last recorded27,135 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 27,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 26,864 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 26,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,388 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 25,388 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,255 miles

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

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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OU05 MPE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc 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 OU05 MPE, 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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OU05 MPE is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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