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BX56 BWW

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,587 mi
Last recorded12,587 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 BWW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 12,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 12,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 12,392 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 12,206 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 12,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 12,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 11,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 11,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,162 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 10,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 9,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 8,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,194 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 5,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,271 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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BX56 BWW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX56 BWW, 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 BX56 BWW registered?

BX56 BWW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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