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YFZ 8606

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,822 mi
Last recorded34,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 8606
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 34,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 34,645 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 31,896 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 31,896 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle tube tight to bar. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

riders foot peg slightly loose on pivot

Fail 2 Oct 2020 31,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted caliper carrier not located correctly (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

riders foot peg slightly loose on pivot

Fail 14 Sep 2020 31,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

tank damaged on nearside front

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,270 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 8,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,558 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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YFZ 8606 is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFZ 8606, 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 YFZ 8606 registered?

YFZ 8606 is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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