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OV06 YPY

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,891 mi
Last recorded22,891 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YPY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 22,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 22,594 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 22,042 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 21,851 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 21,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 21,662 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,711 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 20,711 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb had blown so it has been replaced. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,851 miles

Rear Rear brake disc has marks around several of the cooling holes which indicate the beginning of small cracks but no cracks are actually visible at the moment.

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

clutch operation is stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 16,754 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 16,754 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 15,960 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,662 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,099 miles

Front 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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OV06 YPY is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV06 YPY, 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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OV06 YPY is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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