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GJ06 ELW

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ELW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 83,287 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,433 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,981 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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GJ06 ELW is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ06 ELW, 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 GJ06 ELW registered?

GJ06 ELW is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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