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AY06 APX

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,050 mi
Last recorded24,050 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 APX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 24,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 21,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 19,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 10,846 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 10,846 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 7,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 5,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 5,050 miles

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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AY06 APX is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY06 APX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY06 APX registered?

AY06 APX is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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