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AE55 GYZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,457 mi
Last recorded7,457 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 7,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 7,055 miles

Nearside slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2024 7,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 6,591 miles

coolant bottle appears empty

Fail 5 May 2023 6,591 miles

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

coolant bottle appears empty

Pass 29 Apr 2022 6,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 5,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 5,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,582 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AE55 GYZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 12,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 GYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 GYZ registered?

AE55 GYZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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The MOT history for AE55 GYZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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