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AE56 GUC

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,542 mi
Last recorded24,542 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 GUC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 24,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,477 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose Left side Pillion foot rest stay loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 24,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,125 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 23,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 22,130 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 21,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,014 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 16,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 15,873 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 15,259 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 14,831 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,903 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 12,824 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,177 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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AE56 GUC is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AE56 GUC, 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.

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What year was AE56 GUC registered?

AE56 GUC is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AE56 GUC safe to buy?

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