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VN56 HYL

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,935 mi
Last recorded34,935 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HYL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 34,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 33,121 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 33,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,695 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 22,695 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,492 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 20,492 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Rear Tail light not working. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2015 14,593 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 12,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 12,730 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 10,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 8,271 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,899 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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VN56 HYL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN56 HYL, 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 VN56 HYL registered?

VN56 HYL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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