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GJ06 EKZ

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,011 mi
Last recorded19,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 19,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 18,862 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 18,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 18,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 17,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 17,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 16,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 15,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,664 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 12,859 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GJ06 EKZ is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ06 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ06 EKZ registered?

GJ06 EKZ is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 EKZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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