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WX56 BUV

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,049 mi
Last recorded34,049 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 BUV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 34,049 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 34,049 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,027 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 34,027 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 33,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 33,938 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake binding slightly

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 33,645 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake binding slightly

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,345 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 26,345 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 17,935 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,702 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 5,835 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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 BUV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WX56 BUV, 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 BUV is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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