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VF07 BUW

2007 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,566 mi
Last recorded35,566 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ615,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 BUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 35,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 34,610 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 34,524 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 34,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,692 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

High beam warning lamp not working.

Numberplate ilumination not working,

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,692 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

High beam warning lamp not working.

Numberplate ilumination not working,

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,878 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever ball end broken off but still full control on lever

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,871 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever ball end broken off but still full control on lever

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,424 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 13,402 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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VF07 BUW is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF07 BUW, 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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VF07 BUW is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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