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YX06 KCU

2006 Yamaha FZ1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,172 mi
Last recorded41,172 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ116,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 KCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,464 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 40,464 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,894 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,081 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 34,080 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 23,715 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.3.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,072 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 13,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,856 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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YX06 KCU is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX06 KCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX06 KCU registered?

YX06 KCU is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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