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SF56 OVK

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,957 mi
Last recorded1,957 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 OVK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 1,957 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 1,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 1,914 miles

Central Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both tyres out of date

Pass 31 Mar 2021 1,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 1,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 1,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 1,784 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 1,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 1,763 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,754 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fuel cap lock tight to turn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 1,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 915 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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SF56 OVK is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SF56 OVK, 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 SF56 OVK registered?

SF56 OVK is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SF56 OVK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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