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BV55 EUW

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,960 mi
Last recorded14,960 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 EUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 14,960 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 14,953 miles

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,867 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 13,861 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 13,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering offside lock (2.1.2a)

chain guard not fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,343 miles

Chain guard missing

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear number plate light emitting white light to rear.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,456 miles

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

mainbeam warning light inoperative

Fail 27 Jun 2013 5,456 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

mainbeam warning light inoperative

Pass 5 May 2012 4,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 3,948 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,948 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 2,288 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 1,960 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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BV55 EUW is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV55 EUW, 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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BV55 EUW is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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