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Y106 NLX

2001 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,975 mi
Last recorded55,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZS100025,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 NLX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,823 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 52,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 48,322 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,581 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 44,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,201 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 41,196 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,347 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 39,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,054 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 12,950 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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Y106 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 Y106 NLX, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y106 NLX registered?

Y106 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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