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WV56 BWB

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,886 mi
Last recorded10,886 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 BWB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 10,886 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 10,886 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 7,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 3,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 3,353 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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WV56 BWB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV56 BWB, 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 WV56 BWB registered?

WV56 BWB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WV56 BWB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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