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EO56 ZWY

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,007 mi
Last recorded47,007 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 ZWY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 47,007 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 46,477 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,235 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 44,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,857 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,855 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,209 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 41,209 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess seized links (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 36,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,613 miles

Drive Chain

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,347 miles

possible hairline cracks in rear brake disc

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,042 miles

possible hairline cracks in rear brake disc

Fail 17 Mar 2012 22,042 miles

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

possible hairline cracks in rear brake disc

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,909 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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EO56 ZWY is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EO56 ZWY, 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 EO56 ZWY registered?

EO56 ZWY is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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