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PO56 LXZ

2006 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,489 mi
Last recorded20,489 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha YZF60011,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 LXZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 20,489 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 20,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 19,703 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 10,319 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front nearside stachion has some pitting

Fail 15 Jan 2022 10,319 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 10,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 10,156 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 9,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,024 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 6,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 3,780 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 3,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 3,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 3,504 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 3,183 miles

headlamp has tape correction to beam pattern

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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PO56 LXZ is a 2006 Yamaha YZF600 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 YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 11,485 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO56 LXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO56 LXZ registered?

PO56 LXZ is a 2006 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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