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LA56 YBW

2007 Yamaha FZ1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ115,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 YBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,249 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 27,118 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 27,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 27,026 miles

Fuel cap missing after market custom cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

oil warning light stays on

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,018 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,591 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 26,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,931 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 25,929 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,344 miles

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

rear tyre has bean repaird

Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,087 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 16,722 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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LA56 YBW is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,799 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 LA56 YBW, 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 19 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 LA56 YBW registered?

LA56 YBW is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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