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SF05 OGL

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,480 mi
Last recorded32,480 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 OGL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 32,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 31,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,191 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 28,206 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 23,323 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 23,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT FORK SEAL LEAKING OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,791 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 21,636 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 21,418 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)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 21,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2011 18,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,839 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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SF05 OGL is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF05 OGL, 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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SF05 OGL is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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