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YJ06 VXL

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,118 mi
Last recorded25,118 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 VXL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,118 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 25,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,103 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 25,103 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,472 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 24,472 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,609 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 23,609 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,031 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 21,031 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,009 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 18,002 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,236 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 13,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,737 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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YJ06 VXL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,177 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ06 VXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ06 VXL registered?

YJ06 VXL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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