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AY56 BYV

2006 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,543 mi
Last recorded28,543 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R611,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BYV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 25,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 21,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 19,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 18,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,068 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,986 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 11,986 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,676 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 11,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 8,604 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 7,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 5,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,365 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AY56 BYV is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY56 BYV registered?

AY56 BYV is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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