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OU05 OBW

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,397 mi
Last recorded51,397 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 51,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 51,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 49,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,118 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 24,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jul 2012 24,139 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 4,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 3,818 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 3,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 OBW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBW, 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 OU05 OBW registered?

OU05 OBW is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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