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AY56 EKK

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,401 mi
Last recorded52,401 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 EKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 52,401 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 50,095 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 50,095 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 43,926 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 43,926 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 32,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 32,301 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 22,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,176 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 13,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,668 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 13,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 11,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,977 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,513 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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AY56 EKK is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY56 EKK, 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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AY56 EKK is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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