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OY56 KKA

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,410 mi
Last recorded40,410 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 40,410 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 40,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective starting melting bulb holder (4.2.1 (b))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring stopping steering from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,358 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 40,353 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 40,208 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 39,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 39,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 45,747 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,998 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,489 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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OY56 KKA 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 68.8%.

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 OY56 KKA, 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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OY56 KKA is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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