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WA06 GYW

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,521 mi
Last recorded29,521 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 GYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 29,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 23,237 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 23,223 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,386 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 18,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid banjo bolt loose tighten (3.2.B4)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 12,272 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 12,272 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 28 May 2009 7,455 miles

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

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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WA06 GYW is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA06 GYW, 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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What year was WA06 GYW registered?

WA06 GYW is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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