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YN56 EFB

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,739 mi
Last recorded29,739 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 EFB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 29,739 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on absolute limit very low centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 29,739 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on absolute limit very low centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 27,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,303 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Monoshock linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,136 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 23,136 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 21,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,742 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,828 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 12,828 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,311 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1?

Based on 6,532 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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YN56 EFB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,507 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 FZ1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN56 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN56 EFB is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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