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NK56 EKL

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,244 mi
Last recorded52,244 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 EKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 52,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 52,041 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 50,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 50,473 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn play in bottom rear shock linkage? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 47,873 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 47,873 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,601 miles

Front EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLAMP RUSTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 38,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 38,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,802 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 28,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 26,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,559 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 19,216 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 18,770 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,169 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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NK56 EKL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,177 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK56 EKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK56 EKL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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