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WJ56 VUE

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VUE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022
Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,032 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,265 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 51,156 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 33,195 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,195 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,021 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 29,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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WJ56 VUE is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,741 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ56 VUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ56 VUE is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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