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AP06 VBL

2006 Yamaha FZ1 N

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,171 mi
Last recorded21,171 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N15,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VBL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1 N
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 21,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,714 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 19,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 19,194 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 19,194 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 18,716 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 18,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 16,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,450 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 13,450 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 13,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,989 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 6,575 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1 N?

Based on 9,260 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
940
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
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AP06 VBL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 15,081 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 N fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP06 VBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AP06 VBL registered?

AP06 VBL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 N, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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