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BX06 VML

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,623 mi
Last recorded38,623 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 38,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 36,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,672 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,818 miles

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 30,872 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 29,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 29,092 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 27,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 27,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,821 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 26,821 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,478 miles

rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,154 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 16,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,028 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ1S?

Based on 15,127 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,142
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,279
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
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BX06 VML is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha FZ1S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 19,177 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 FZ1S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX06 VML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ1S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha FZ1S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX06 VML registered?

BX06 VML is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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