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RX55 VBT

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,898 mi
Last recorded10,898 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VBT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 10,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 10,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 9,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 9,413 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 9,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 9,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 8,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 8,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 7,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 5,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 5,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 2,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 2,289 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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RX55 VBT is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RX55 VBT, 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 RX55 VBT registered?

RX55 VBT is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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The MOT history for RX55 VBT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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