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GV06 DWL

2006 Yamaha FZ1S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZ1S19,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 DWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ1S
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 103,645 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 103,615 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,658 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

gear lever bent

Fail 4 Nov 2023 92,287 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front blue (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

gear lever bent

Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,037 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch control restricted by left grip

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,816 miles

clutch control restricted by left grip

Fail 13 Mar 2012 36,816 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

clutch control restricted by left grip

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,111 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,111 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

number plate light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2010 22,229 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,229 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,587 miles

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

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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GV06 DWL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV06 DWL, 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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GV06 DWL is a 2006 Yamaha FZ1S, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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