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AE56 GVU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,773 mi
Last recorded32,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 GVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 31,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,185 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 29,172 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,279 miles

number plate light does not function

Fail 7 Mar 2013 26,279 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

number plate light does not function

Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,964 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 GVU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

AE56 GVU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is AE56 GVU safe to buy?

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