Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Yamaha Fz6?

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 2010 Yamaha Fz6?

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 2010 Yamaha Fz6?

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.

How many 2010 Yamaha Fz6 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Yamaha Fz6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2010 Yamaha Fz6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Yamaha Fz6?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Yamaha Fz6 are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (51.2% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (47% of vehicles), Drive chain slightly loose (27.1% 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 2010 Yamaha Fz6?

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 (2010)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2010 Yamaha Fz6

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2010 Yamaha Fz6. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 YAMAHA FZ6 passes its MOT on the first attempt 91.7% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained and reliable. However, one in five (20%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a genuine safety concern worth investigating on any used example.

At just over 16,000 miles on average, these machines show moderate use for their age—low enough to suggest they've been treated reasonably well. The typical bike picks up fewer than one failure per MOT but accrues nearly three advisories, indicating minor wear items rather than structural problems; when shopping, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the advisory areas flagged in the most recent test rather than assuming major work is looming.

We have limited data for the 2010 Yamaha Fz6 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.93

Over 10.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 8k–23k

For context

These stats describe 105 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 105 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 51.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

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

Lighting 27.1%

Drive chain slightly loose · Rear Valve stem slightly damaged · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · …

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

Brake wear 17.5%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 12.7%

Exhaust noisy

Other issues 6%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Before you buy a 2010 Yamaha Fz6

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Yamaha Fz6 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.

13,518

typical

7,912

low mileage

22,835

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Yamaha Fz6 vehicles fall between 7,912 and 22,835 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,912 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.

✓ 7,912–22,835 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Yamaha Fz6s sit.

⚠ Over 30,827 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Yamaha Fz6 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2010 Yamaha Fz6s are still active.

51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% 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

10.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.93

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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