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DG56 EKO

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,793 mi
Last recorded24,793 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EKO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 24,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 12,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 12,234 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 12,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 11,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 11,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 11,756 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear sprocket nuts cracked (6.2.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,161 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 15,161 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 8,590 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 8,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 7,311 miles

repair in rear tyre

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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DG56 EKO is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG56 EKO, 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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DG56 EKO is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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