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EK09 UAO

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,858 mi
Last recorded41,858 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 UAO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,858 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipes very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom shock mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,677 miles

Front exhaust header pipe rusting

Fail 28 Sep 2020 41,677 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust header pipe rusting

Pass 24 May 2019 41,365 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Upper Header pipes rusting

Offside Front Lower Coolant pipe rusting

Pass 29 May 2018 42,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread patten wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 42,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread patten wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 40,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven all so (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 39,941 miles

Front Front brake rubbing

Pass 26 May 2015 36,129 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 36,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2014 30,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 30,049 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2013 22,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake rubbing

lower front water pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 16,671 miles

front brake binding slightly

no plate lamp not working

Fail 26 May 2012 16,671 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front brake binding slightly

no plate lamp not working

Pass 31 May 2011 10,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 10,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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EK09 UAO is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,968 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 EK09 UAO, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK09 UAO is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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