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KV06 MGN

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,543 mi
Last recorded32,543 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 MGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 32,543 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 31,562 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 30,887 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 29,761 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 29,760 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 26,792 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 26,792 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 25,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,224 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 16,224 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 13,876 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 13,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 13,030 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 12,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 11,624 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 11,624 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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KV06 MGN is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV06 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV06 MGN registered?

KV06 MGN is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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