Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N reliable?

Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles, the 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Fz1 N (2006)

177 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2006 Yamaha Fz1 N

CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 YAMAHA FZ1 N has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.7%, which sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's marginally less reliable than typical vehicles of this age. With 15.8% of these bikes having experienced a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in a higher-than-comfortable risk of serious issues.

At 13,607 miles median mileage, these machines have been ridden relatively gently for their age, yet still average 1.28 failures and 4.6 advisories per test—indicating that even light use doesn't shield this model from wear. Before purchase, get a pre-MOT inspection focused on the areas that trip these bikes up most often, since routine advisory items clearly accumulate faster than average.

We have limited data for the 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.28

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–22k

For context

These stats describe 177 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	173	88.6%	1.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

13,607

typical

9,384

low mileage

21,554

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Yamaha Fz1 N vehicles fall between 9,384 and 21,554 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,384 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,384–21,554 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Yamaha Fz1 Ns sit.

⚠ Over 29,097 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Yamaha Fz1 N — Still on the Road

Most 2006 Yamaha Fz1 Ns are still being driven.

80 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.28

Avg failures per vehicle

4.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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