2005 Yamaha FZ6 0.6L Petrol · OU05 KVB

The Yamaha FZ6 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 17 October 2023 at 45,209 miles returned a pass with no advisories recorded. Prior to that, the April 2021 entry shows a fail and pass on the same day at 44,193 miles, though the DVSA data lists no defects for either outcome, indicating the failure was likely administrative or resolved before re-test without mechanical fault noted. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2005 machine. From the August 2018 test at 40,410 miles to October 2023 at 45,209, the bike covered just 4,799 miles in over five years, averaging under 1,000 miles annually. The gap between the 2020 test (42,935 miles) and 2021 (44,193) is short, but the leap from 2018 to 2020 spans two years with only 2,525 miles added. Such low use suggests prolonged standing periods, which on a Japanese inline-four naked bike raises the risk of stale fuel, seized calipers, and degraded rubber components rather than high-mileage drivetrain wear. A buyer should physically verify the suspension linkage and front fork seals for weepage, as standing storage accelerates bush and seal perishing even without MOT flags. The absence of corrosion or brake advisories across all tests is a positive sign for structural integrity, but the 2021 same-day fail with no listed defect warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code at point of sale. Given the clean advisory history, no recurring mechanical trend is evident. Inspect tyre sidewall age and brake disc condition closely, since a machine used this lightly may retain original consumables past their safe service life despite passing emissions and structural checks.