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HJ06 USB

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,257 mi
Last recorded43,257 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 USB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 43,257 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 43,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 42,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,510 miles

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

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 Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 39,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,712 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 34,707 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort excess fluctuation of rear brake effort (approx 20kg) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 28,453 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,195 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 23,194 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering front brake hose fouling on fork leg (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls bars fouling mirror/fairing on full left lock (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 May 2017 22,579 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly insecure Left and right central engine mounting bolts missing. (6.1.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 21,905 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 19,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 9,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,326 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HJ06 USB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue 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 HJ06 USB, 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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HJ06 USB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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