CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF56 GLV

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

24,057 mi
Last recorded24,057 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 GLV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 24,057 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 24,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 24,039 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 23,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,375 miles

N/S OF FUEL TANK DAMAGED

Nearside Front CLUTC LEVER DAMAGED

Fail 7 Sep 2023 23,375 miles

N/S OF FUEL TANK DAMAGED

Nearside Front CLUTC LEVER DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 22,178 miles

Nearside FUEL TANK HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,047 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside FUEL TANK DAMAGED BUT NOT TOO EXCESS

Fail 24 Aug 2021 21,047 miles

Front Stop lamp not working LEVER SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside FUEL TANK DAMAGED BUT NOT TOO EXCESS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 20,479 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON FUEL TANK

Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,278 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 19,426 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 19,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,989 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 16,966 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 16,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 11,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,556 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,302 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 8,302 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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
Full Yamaha FZ6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF56 GLV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SF56 GLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF56 GLV?

You can check the full history of SF56 GLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF56 GLV registered?

SF56 GLV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is SF56 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 GLV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF56 GLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF56 GLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.