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WX56 BTE

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 BTE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,933 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,479 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 49,479 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,594 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,597 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,414 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,414 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,302 miles

Front Headstock has slight notch in movement

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,577 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,577 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,406 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,540 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,258 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,708 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,409 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 11,409 miles

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

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

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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WX56 BTE is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WX56 BTE, 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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WX56 BTE is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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