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PO56 FBV

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,272 mi
Last recorded11,272 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 FBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 11,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 11,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 11,064 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 11,064 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 10,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 10,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 10,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 10,237 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 9,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 8,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 8,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 6,470 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 6,470 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 4,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 3,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 1,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 354 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 244 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 FBV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

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

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