Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Yamaha Fz1s?

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 Fz1s?

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 Fz1s?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Yamaha Fz1s?

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 Fz1s (2006)

283 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.1% first-time pass rate

2006 Yamaha Fz1s

CarHunch analysed 283 real MOT records for the 2006 Yamaha Fz1s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 2.1% above UK average

82.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

19,399

typical mileage

12,448–26,819 middle half

14.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.21

avg MOT failures per car

over 11.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Yamaha Fz1s

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	277	81.9%	1.23
Other (2%)	6	92.5%	0.33

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Yamaha Fz1s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,448

low mileage

19,399

typical

26,819

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Yamaha Fz1s vehicles fall between 12,448 and 26,819 miles.

2006 Yamaha Fz1s — Still on the Road

128 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% 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.

MOT History Averages

11.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.21

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Yamaha Fz1s

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

44.1%

Exhaust noisy
41.9%

Exhaust noisy
38.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
38.3%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
20.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
19.4%

Rear suspension bush has slight free play
18.9%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
17.1%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.

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2007 2008 2009 2010