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AO56 RFZ

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,044 mi
Last recorded40,044 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 34,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 32,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 27,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 8 Apr 2015 18,124 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,177 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,439 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,860 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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AO56 RFZ is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey 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 AO56 RFZ, 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 AO56 RFZ registered?

AO56 RFZ is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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