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EF06 XTB

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,411 mi
Last recorded40,411 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XTB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 40,411 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,862 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 38,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 37,141 miles

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,002 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 29,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,641 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 23,641 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70/zr17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear tyre starting to lose profile 180/55/zr17

Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,950 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,306 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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EF06 XTB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF06 XTB, 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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EF06 XTB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 July 2006.

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