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AE06 XEL

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,057 mi
Last recorded35,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 XEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 35,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 35,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 34,926 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 34,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 34,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 33,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 31,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,027 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Lower bushes slightly worn. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 22,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,812 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 14,812 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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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AE06 XEL is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE06 XEL, 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 AE06 XEL registered?

AE06 XEL is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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