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DX56 EJJ

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,982 mi
Last recorded26,982 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 EJJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 26,982 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 26,432 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 25,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 23,751 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 21,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 17,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,581 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 16,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 14,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,562 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 9,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 5,701 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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DX56 EJJ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 1,000cc 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 DX56 EJJ, 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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What year was DX56 EJJ registered?

DX56 EJJ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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