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CU56 EXV

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Orange Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,705 mi
Last recorded29,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 EXV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 28,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 28,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 26,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 26,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,348 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 24,347 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 20,640 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 20,640 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 20,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,562 miles

drive chain slightly loose

Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,361 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 14,715 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 12,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 11,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,760 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 7,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 5,801 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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CU56 EXV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Orange with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU56 EXV, 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 CU56 EXV registered?

CU56 EXV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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