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VK06 YUV

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YUV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,735 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 34,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,804 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 33,798 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 31,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,594 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 28,594 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 25,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 25,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,902 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 23,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 15,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,846 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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VK06 YUV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK06 YUV, 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 VK06 YUV registered?

VK06 YUV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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