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C4 UEL

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,028 mi
Last recorded28,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 UEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 28,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 27,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 27,671 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 27,362 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,166 miles

Short test duration due to loss of internet

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,491 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 14 May 2009 17,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 17,522 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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C4 UEL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C4 UEL, 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 C4 UEL registered?

C4 UEL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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