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NK56 HBH

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,215 mi
Last recorded21,215 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 HBH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 21,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 20,813 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 20,736 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 20,736 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no reg light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 20,218 miles

loose wiring

noisy exhaust

Fail 12 Oct 2021 20,218 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles removed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/55/17 michelin pilot road 2tc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

loose wiring steering

Fail 8 Oct 2021 20,218 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles removed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/55/17 michelin pilot road 2tc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

loose wiring steering

Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,649 miles

rear tyre tread getting

Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,858 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 15,846 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front pass light switch not working

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,672 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,491 miles

front brake binding slighty

Pass 12 Dec 2014 11,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 9,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,292 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,762 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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NK56 HBH is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NK56 HBH, 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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NK56 HBH is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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