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A17 TNX

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,100 mi
Last recorded28,100 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TNX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 28,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 27,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 27,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,391 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,983 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

cut in rear tyre but not to cord

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,439 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collers, nuts (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 24,439 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated collers, nuts (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Offside rider foot peg slightly loose

Offside side light innop. 50%ok

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,678 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,741 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rider o/s footpeg slightly loose

Fail 15 May 2015 19,741 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rider o/s footpeg slightly loose

Pass 9 Apr 2014 18,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 16,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,747 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 10,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 8,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 4,584 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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A17 TNX is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 TNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 TNX registered?

A17 TNX is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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