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RA56 OAY

2007 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,463 mi
Last recorded43,463 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ615,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 OAY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,463 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 41,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 40,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 37,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 37,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,240 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 33,240 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 30,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 27,617 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,966 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 23,961 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 18,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,773 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 14,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,760 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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RA56 OAY is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,631 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 RA56 OAY, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA56 OAY is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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