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LJ55 WCG

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,634 mi
Last recorded28,634 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 28,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 28,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 27,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,662 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 26,662 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 25,096 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat nearside securing bolt slightly loose

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,117 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 12,054 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,294 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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LJ55 WCG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 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 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 WCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ55 WCG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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