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NK05 OVJ

2005 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,508 mi
Last recorded8,508 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZ616,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 OVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 8,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 8,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 7,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 7,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,862 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 6,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 5,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 4,737 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 3,930 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,663 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 3,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 2,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,304 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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NK05 OVJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NK05 OVJ, 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 NK05 OVJ registered?

NK05 OVJ is a 2005 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is NK05 OVJ safe to buy?

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