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YN56 ECT

2006 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,955 mi
Last recorded24,955 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ617,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 ECT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 24,955 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 24,910 miles

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 22,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 22,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 20,928 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 20,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2013 20,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,946 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,701 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YN56 ECT is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YN56 ECT, 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 YN56 ECT registered?

YN56 ECT is a 2006 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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