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PO56 FBU

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,059 mi
Last recorded28,059 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 28,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 27,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,122 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 15,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 15,611 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 14,324 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,387 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 8,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 3,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 3,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,451 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 3,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 3,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 2,801 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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PO56 FBU is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO56 FBU, 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 PO56 FBU registered?

PO56 FBU is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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