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MY06 FZS

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,670 mi
Last recorded9,670 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY06 FZS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 9,670 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 9,640 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 9,616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 9,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 9,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 8,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 8,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 6,622 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 6,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 4,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,933 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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MY06 FZS is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MY06 FZS, 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 MY06 FZS registered?

MY06 FZS is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for MY06 FZS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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