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OU05 OCN

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,354 mi
Last recorded64,354 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OCN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 64,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 64,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 64,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,255 miles

FOR DAY LIGHT HOURS ONLY

Fail 18 Nov 2023 58,255 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cluch cabel frade

Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,523 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,177 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,716 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 52,716 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 50,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,261 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 42,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded bulb (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2015 39,603 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,004 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,004 miles

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

advise rust on the rear disc

Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,096 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 28,458 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front indicators too small & poorly positioned

ignition switch insecure

tyre valves perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,458 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front indicators too small & poorly positioned

ignition switch insecure

tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 23,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,492 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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OU05 OCN is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OU05 OCN, 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 OCN is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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