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EA55 RMZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,028 mi
Last recorded59,028 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,028 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 59,028 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 51,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front one disc fixing bolt missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,005 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 34,992 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged subframe bolt snapped (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged subframe bolt snapped and subframe shows signs on movement (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,894 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,612 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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EA55 RMZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA55 RMZ, 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 EA55 RMZ registered?

EA55 RMZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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