Yamaha FZ6 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.6 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Yamaha FZ6 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely22.0%

   54 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.3%

   40 occurrences

3. 3.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.4%

   23 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.6%

   21 occurrences

5. 5.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps7.8%

   19 occurrences

6. 6.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc7.3%

   18 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.9%

   17 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.7%

   14 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.7%

   14 occurrences

10. 10.Contaminated with oil, grease etc5.7%

    14 occurrences

11. 11.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear5.3%

    13 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.3%

    13 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Yamaha FZ6 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.3%

   188 tests

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.8%

   123 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.4%

   112 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.2%

   108 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.4%

   87 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   60 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.0%

   52 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   50 tests

What gets tested

The FZ6 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

28,330

Test classes

class 2: 2,558

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Yamaha FZ6?

83.9% unadjusted, from 2,558 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Yamaha FZ6 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 22.0% of failed Yamaha FZ6 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (16.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Yamaha FZ6 usually have at its MOT?

28,330 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.