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OU55 DRZ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,714 mi
Last recorded26,714 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 DRZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,714 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 26,714 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 25,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 25,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 23,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 22,651 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 19,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 18,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,380 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,898 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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OU55 DRZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black 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 OU55 DRZ, 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 OU55 DRZ registered?

OU55 DRZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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