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OU56 ABX

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,132 mi
Last recorded21,132 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ABX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 21,132 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 21,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 16,643 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 16,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 12,698 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 10,042 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 4,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 4,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 4,042 miles

Stop lamp not working when front brake lever applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 3,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 3,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 3,668 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 3,055 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 2,590 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 2,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 2,013 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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OU56 ABX is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU56 ABX, 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 OU56 ABX registered?

OU56 ABX is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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