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AY56 EKM

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,758 mi
Last recorded33,758 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 EKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 33,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 33,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,224 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,714 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,260 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,260 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 EKM is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EKM, 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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What year was AY56 EKM registered?

AY56 EKM is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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