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EX06 XBJ

2006 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,273 mi
Last recorded25,273 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N15,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 25,273 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 25,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front Fork oil leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 22,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 21,297 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 21,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 20,153 miles

both rear indicators loose

Fail 5 Jul 2023 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear indicators loose

Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,768 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 19,750 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,534 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 7,241 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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EX06 XBJ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 15,081 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 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX06 XBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 N typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 N is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX06 XBJ registered?

EX06 XBJ is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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