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VN56 GFV

2007 Yamaha FZ6

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ615,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 GFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 38,341 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 37,949 miles

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

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Locking bolt missing from top gear linkage

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 37,946 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Locking bolt missing from top gear linkage

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,085 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,594 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 31,594 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,246 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 30,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,938 miles

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

Front brake sticking slightly.

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 21,335 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 8,092 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 4,765 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 4,765 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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VN56 GFV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN56 GFV, 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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VN56 GFV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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