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BX56 FGM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,379 mi
Last recorded31,379 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FGM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,379 miles

Front no light system fitted at the moment of this test

Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 30,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 29,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,554 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles missing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength calliper pivot bolt (3.2.A1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,009 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 19,786 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,330 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 27,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,913 miles

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

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 FGM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FGM, 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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BX56 FGM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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