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BV55 DTZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,428 mi
Last recorded12,428 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 DTZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 12,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 11,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 10,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 9,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 9,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 7,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 7,037 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 4,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 3,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,266 miles

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

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

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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BV55 DTZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BV55 DTZ, 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 BV55 DTZ registered?

BV55 DTZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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