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RJ06 YMZ

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,539 mi
Last recorded53,539 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 YMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 53,539 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 53,539 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,821 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,669 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 47,888 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 47,888 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2020 47,267 miles

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

Rear shock rusty

Fail 13 May 2020 47,267 miles

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

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

Rear shock rusty

Pass 15 May 2019 43,911 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 43,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 40,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 36,559 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 36,559 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 33,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 30,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,755 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 23,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 19,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2011 16,059 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,536 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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RJ06 YMZ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RJ06 YMZ, 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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RJ06 YMZ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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