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GY06 HWO

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,121 mi
Last recorded46,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 HWO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 45,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,680 miles

fork seal covers cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,392 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,870 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 39,843 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 37,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,923 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,481 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

no number plate light fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2011 33,479 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

no number plate light fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,657 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,008 miles

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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GY06 HWO is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey 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 GY06 HWO, 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.

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GY06 HWO is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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