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WL06 ALU

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,401 mi
Last recorded36,401 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 ALU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,401 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 31,710 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,710 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,845 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,595 miles

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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WL06 ALU is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL06 ALU, 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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What year was WL06 ALU registered?

WL06 ALU is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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