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YJ56 VVB

2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,391 mi
Last recorded41,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA21,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 VVB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6-SA
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,391 miles

signs of damage repair to offside frame.

signs of fluid around front nearside lower brake hose.

Pass 30 May 2024 40,985 miles

damage repair on offside frame.

Fail 29 May 2024 40,964 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

damage repair on offside frame.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 39,418 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 36,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 36,145 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 33,659 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in center (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 33,658 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in center (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,752 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust manifold nuts, studs and collars corroded.

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy at centre piont. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Top box carrier plate loose but not insecure.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 28,190 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 19,438 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 18,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,322 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2014 18,322 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,754 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 11,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,134 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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YJ56 VVB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ56 VVB, 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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YJ56 VVB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6-SA, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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