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WX06 KXY

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,895 mi
Last recorded27,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 KXY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 27,895 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,378 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,044 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 23,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,300 miles

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2019 21,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,543 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 20,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 17,454 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,638 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 14,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,008 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 13,008 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,614 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 11,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,284 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,337 miles

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

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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WX06 KXY is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WX06 KXY, 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 WX06 KXY registered?

WX06 KXY is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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