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RV59 UHW

2009 Yamaha FZ6

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,431 mi
Last recorded44,431 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha FZ613,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 UHW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 44,431 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working Back and front offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 28,513 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 15,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 14,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,940 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 8,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 4,971 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 2,653 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 2,627 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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RV59 UHW is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,968 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 RV59 UHW, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV59 UHW registered?

RV59 UHW is a 2009 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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