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RF56 BYG

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,372 mi
Last recorded24,372 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 24,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 23,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 21,054 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 21,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,511 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 18,505 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Fork oil on pads (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Oil running down fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 16,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 10,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 4,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 3,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,110 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 1,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 1,257 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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RF56 BYG 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF56 BYG, 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 RF56 BYG registered?

RF56 BYG is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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