Yamaha Fz 6 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Yamaha Fz 6 car check
Is the Yamaha Fz 6 reliable? We analysed 845 real MOT tests across 146 vehicles to find out.
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The Yamaha Fz 6 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil and steering headbearing has excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Yamaha Fz 6.
Yamaha Fz 6 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Yamaha Fz 6. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Yamaha Fz 6 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Yamaha Fz 6 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Yamaha Fz 6 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Yamaha Fz 6 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Yamaha Fz 6 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Yamaha Fz 6 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Yamaha Fz 6 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Yamaha Fz 6 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 86 | 83.7% | 6,196 | 11,800 | 20,152 |
| 2005 | 287 | 85.0% | 4,237 | 9,171 | 20,754 |
| 2004 | 272 | 84.9% | 10,793 | 19,109 | 31,816 |
Yamaha Fz 6 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Yamaha Fz 6 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Yamaha Fz 6
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.0% MOT pass rate from 287 tests
83.7% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Yamaha Fz 6 is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.0% across 287 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Yamaha Fz 6 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha Fz 6 THIS CAR | 86.6% | 845 | 14,140 mi | 22 yrs |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 86.5% | 175,313 | 16,232 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha FZS600 | 85% | 157,659 | 22,466 mi | 28 yrs |
| Yamaha XJR1300 | 88.8% | 107,128 | 16,836 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rolls Royce Shadow 1 | 82.8% | 1,250 | 51,587 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Yamaha Yzf R1 (86.5% pass rate) and the Yamaha FZS600 (85.0% pass rate), the Yamaha Fz 6 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Yamaha Fz 6 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 845 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Yamaha Fz 6 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (15 recorded failures), shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (6), and steering headbearing has excessive free play (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Yamaha Fz 6 owner drives around 887 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Yamaha Fz 6 models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.