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YJ06 VXN

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 VXN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,961 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 63,961 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 53,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 46,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 43,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,081 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 33,254 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,828 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 23,167 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2014 23,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 16,213 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,907 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 VXN is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

YJ06 VXN is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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