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WL56 BHX

2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,069 mi
Last recorded44,069 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA21,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BHX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6-SA
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 44,069 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 44,065 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 43,722 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working tail light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 42,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 39,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,022 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 23,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,587 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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WL56 BHX is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 21,390 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 WL56 BHX, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ6-SA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL56 BHX is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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