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NK56 HCC

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,924 mi
Last recorded28,924 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 HCC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 28,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 28,408 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

clutch very heavy, new cable?

Fail 16 May 2024 28,408 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

clutch very heavy, new cable?

Pass 21 Feb 2023 26,805 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 22,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 22,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 21,465 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,119 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,296 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,008 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 13,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 11,782 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 8,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,738 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 7,738 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,844 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 5,981 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 5,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 4,656 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 HCC is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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