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WJ57 SDZ

2007 Yamaha FZ6-SA

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,353 mi
Last recorded33,353 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ6-SA17,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SDZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6-SA
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 33,353 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 33,346 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,289 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 31,286 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 26,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,791 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 24,791 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,610 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 23,610 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,952 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 17,367 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 13,848 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 13,086 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,508 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,500 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,860 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6-SA?

Based on 1,463 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
1,218
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
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WJ57 SDZ is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6-SA in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ6-SA models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 17,375 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-SA fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ57 SDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6-SA typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha FZ6-SA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ57 SDZ is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6-SA, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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