2007 Yamaha FZ6 0.6L Petrol · AY07 AVM

The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 February 2025 at 29,361 miles, passed with zero defects. That clean sheet is significant. It follows a pattern of recurring faults that were progressively addressed rather than ignored. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A binding front brake and a deformed left handlebar caused a failure on the same day, yet the subsequent pass confirms both were rectified. This suggests the previous owner took corrective action promptly after each failure, a positive indicator of responsible ownership. The mileage profile tells a different story. At roughly 1,545 miles per year over nineteen years, this FZ6 has led a sheltered life. The record shows only 61 miles added between the February 2024 pass at 29,300 miles and the February 2025 test at 29,361 miles. Such minimal annual use raises questions about long-term storage conditions rather than wear. Extended periods standing can cause stale fuel, dried seals, tyre flat-spotting, and corrosion in brake calipers and the drive chain, none of which MOT tests fully expose. The history flags two areas demanding close physical inspection. The handlebar deformation advisory appeared in February 2023 on the offside, then shifted to the left side in February 2024, and finally contributed to a failure in February 2025. This recurring theme points to either a slow-speed drop history or a fundamental weakness in the bar itself. A buyer should check for cracks around the clamp area, inspect the fork yokes for distortion, and verify the handlebar is a genuine Yamaha unit rather than a bent aftermarket replacement straightened and refitted. The drive chain advisory in February 2023 for being slightly tight, combined with the extremely low mileage, means the chain may never have been properly adjusted or lubricated. Look for kinked links, rust on the O-rings, and a rear sprocket with hooked teeth. The binding front brake fault from February 2025 is the most mechanically concerning entry. A caliper that seizes under use indicates either a collapsed brake hose acting as a one-way valve, a seized piston, or contaminated brake fluid from years of neglect. Even though the pass confirms it was fixed, the root cause matters. Inspect the brake fluid colour through the reservoir, check the hose for age-related cracking, and test the caliper slider pins for free movement. On a bike this lightly used, moisture ingress and crystallised brake fluid are more likely culprits than worn pads or scored discs.