CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ56 BKV

2007 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,044 mi
Last recorded23,044 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ115,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 BKV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 23,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 22,044 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,567 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 21,567 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 20,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,848 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 15,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 11,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,709 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,322 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 9,322 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 5,349 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 6,624 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha FZ1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ56 BKV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow 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 LJ56 BKV, 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

How do I check the history of LJ56 BKV?

You can check the full history of LJ56 BKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ56 BKV registered?

LJ56 BKV is a 2007 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is LJ56 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 BKV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ56 BKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ56 BKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.