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GK57 OTV

2007 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,585 mi
Last recorded48,585 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ615,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 OTV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 48,585 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2022 48,585 miles

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

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Rotation incorrect (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock Handlebars/throttle hitting mirrors before full lock-adjusted (2.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 48,552 miles

Chain guard insecure chain guard missing (6.1.7 (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket missing nearside eng mounting bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting/bracket missing offside engine mounting bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 42,484 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 42,468 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 28,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,664 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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GK57 OTV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,631 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 GK57 OTV, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK57 OTV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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