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EJ55 VHK

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,629 mi
Last recorded28,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 28,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 26,756 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 25,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 18,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 13,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 10,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 7,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 6,420 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 5,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,134 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 4,358 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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EJ55 VHK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ55 VHK, 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 EJ55 VHK registered?

EJ55 VHK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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