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WK06 VWN

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,342 mi
Last recorded36,342 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 36,342 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 35,132 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 32,295 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 24,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 24,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,349 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,415 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,568 miles

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

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,624 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 11,644 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 11,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,664 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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WK06 VWN 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 88.9%.

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 WK06 VWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK06 VWN registered?

WK06 VWN is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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