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YJ06 VXS

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 VXS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 57,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 54,738 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 54,738 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 45,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 41,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,496 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,409 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,695 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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YJ06 VXS is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ06 VXS, 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 YJ06 VXS registered?

YJ06 VXS is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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