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AO56 RJJ

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,411 mi
Last recorded23,411 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 23,401 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 21,059 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 21,043 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside foot rest sized

Pass 21 Feb 2023 20,754 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle appears to be slightly sticky

Fail 14 Feb 2023 20,751 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle appears to be slightly sticky

Pass 16 Feb 2022 19,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 17,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 16,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain rusty and loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 16,254 miles

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain rusty and loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,697 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 13,235 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rotation rough (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 12,712 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 12,712 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,927 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 11,927 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,943 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 9,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 3,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 3,774 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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AO56 RJJ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,622 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 AO56 RJJ, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO56 RJJ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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