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OU55 FTA

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,942 mi
Last recorded22,942 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 22,942 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 21,569 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 20,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 17,709 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 17,709 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 15,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 9,330 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2018 5,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 5,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 5,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 4,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 3,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,137 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 FTA is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

OU55 FTA is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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