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AE06 VNF

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,265 mi
Last recorded33,265 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VNF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up & down play in linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 33,172 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage has slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2023 33,172 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage has slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perrished & split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2022 32,993 miles

Exhaust noisy after market end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose both front foot pegs have bolts holding them on that do not reach the nylock nuts (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement joint on swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned o/s adjuster nut loose but wheel is secure (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,587 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension bearings have slight up & down play

Pass 23 May 2017 23,219 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 13,903 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,415 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,026 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 7,026 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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AE06 VNF is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 VNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE06 VNF is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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