Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (74% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (66.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (33.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fz6 SA (2007)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 109 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2007 YAMAHA FZ6 (1,078 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.17

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 10k–25k

For context

These stats describe 109 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 109 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 74%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 33.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively · Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 32.5%

Exhaust noisy

Lighting 31.2%

Drive chain slightly loose · Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. · Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 24.7%

Steering headbearing has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 13%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	105	89.2%	1.21

Mileage Distribution

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

19,565

typical

10,387

low mileage

25,193

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,387 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,387–25,193 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SAs sit.

⚠ Over 34,010 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Yamaha Fz6 SA — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2007 Yamaha Fz6 SAs are still active.

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

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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