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PO56 CZU

2006 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,904 mi
Last recorded34,904 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha FZS100019,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 CZU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,904 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 29,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 23,140 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,532 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 17,870 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 16,206 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 16,206 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,897 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 10,828 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 8,871 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,871 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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PO56 CZU is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO56 CZU, 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 PO56 CZU registered?

PO56 CZU is a 2006 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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