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DX06 BFA

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 BFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 41,382 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 41,381 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 40,769 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 40,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

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

coolant hose pipe clip not properly seated (back of cylinder head )

Pass 30 Apr 2022 38,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 38,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 37,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 37,859 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 37,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,186 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 37,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,952 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 36,952 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,920 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,904 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,122 miles

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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DX06 BFA is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 DX06 BFA, 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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DX06 BFA is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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