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BU06 CBV

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,485 mi
Last recorded60,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 CBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 60,485 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 48,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 48,118 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 48,118 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,375 miles

Offside Front Bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,375 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 46,375 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,784 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 15,491 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 9,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 8,228 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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BU06 CBV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU06 CBV, 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 BU06 CBV registered?

BU06 CBV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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