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GJ56 ECE

2006 Yamaha FZ1 N

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N15,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ECE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,560 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 86,560 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,988 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,923 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,898 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 72,898 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 67,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,310 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 44,310 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 32,800 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,651 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,493 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 15,492 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,121 miles

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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GJ56 ECE 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 GJ56 ECE, 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.

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GJ56 ECE is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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