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Yamaha Fz6 SA (2007)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.7% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 YAMAHA FZ6-SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.7%, which sits 4.3 points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting slightly above-average reliability concerns for this age and type. The 17.4% of vehicles that have experienced dangerous defects is worth noting for a buyer, though not alarmingly high—you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to check brake and electrical systems specifically.

These bikes average just under 21,000 miles across the cohort, which is reasonable for a 17-year-old machine, and they typically rack up 1.17 failures and 5 advisories per test—pointing to wear items (tyres, pads, chains) rather than structural issues. Get a full service history and budget for routine maintenance before purchasing; the modest pass rate suggests these require consistent upkeep to stay road-legal.

Average reliability 4.3% below UK average
75.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
19,565
typical mileage
10,387–25,193 middle half
17.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (96%) 105 74.8% 1.21
Other (4%) 4 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,387
low mileage
19,565
typical
25,193
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA vehicles fall between 10,387 and 25,193 miles.

2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA — Still on the Road

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

68 41 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.17
Avg failures per vehicle
5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 48.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 45.5%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 26%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 24.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 20.8%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.2%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 16.9%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 15.6%
    Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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