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SB57 VNO

2007 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ615,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 VNO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,129 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,129 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 55,976 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 48,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,423 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 46,205 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

brake fluid front and rear generally very dirty

Pass 11 May 2017 45,484 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 34,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,966 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,180 miles

The rear number plate lamp is inop.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,410 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 19,502 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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SB57 VNO is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB57 VNO, 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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SB57 VNO is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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