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BU06 EWE

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,352 mi
Last recorded52,352 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 EWE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 47,905 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,905 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,556 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,044 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,044 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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BU06 EWE is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU06 EWE, 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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BU06 EWE is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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