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TKR 8X

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,166 mi
Last recorded36,166 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKR 8X
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 36,166 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,532 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 34,532 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,749 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,239 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 25,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2013 25,470 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 23,536 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,554 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 13,554 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 13,067 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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TKR 8X is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TKR 8X, 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 TKR 8X registered?

TKR 8X is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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