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OU05 OCZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,761 mi
Last recorded49,761 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 49,761 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 49,761 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2025 31,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 30,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 30,318 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 30,290 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 29,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,150 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 29,150 miles

Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 28,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,421 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 23,037 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,339 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 21,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 21,214 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 18,468 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 18,468 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,444 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 16,461 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,391 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 4,668 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 OCZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCZ, 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 OU05 OCZ registered?

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

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