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FG06 CHL

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,390 mi
Last recorded38,390 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 CHL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,390 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 37,727 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,379 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 37,379 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 36,794 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 35,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 28,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will need doing soon (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 28,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose adjusted (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will need doing soon (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,328 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit about a 3rd left still (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2016 17,328 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit about a 3rd left still (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 7,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 7,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 6,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,835 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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FG06 CHL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG06 CHL, 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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FG06 CHL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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