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VU06 HXG

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,710 mi
Last recorded33,710 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 HXG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 33,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 33,710 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 32,561 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 31,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,159 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 28,606 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,161 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 24,161 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,260 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,691 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,213 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 9,213 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,388 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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VU06 HXG is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU06 HXG, 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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VU06 HXG is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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