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WX56 BUE

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 BUE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From head (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Crude baffle fitted at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Mount cracked (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly tight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour Has blue light shining forward (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle doesn’t return automatically

Fail 10 Jan 2025 59,578 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))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Mount cracked (6.2.12 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour Has blue light shining forward (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,068 miles

Exhaust noisy Crude baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Mount damaged (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,625 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 36,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,506 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 32,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 31,600 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,754 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 4,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,551 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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WX56 BUE is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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