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GV06 VGC

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,724 mi
Last recorded35,724 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 35,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,134 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2013 216,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,619 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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GV06 VGC is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV06 VGC, 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 GV06 VGC registered?

GV06 VGC is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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The MOT history for GV06 VGC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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