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LJ56 BLX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,578 mi
Last recorded29,578 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 BLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,578 miles

Aftermarket fuel cap fitted without a rubber seal, but appears to be effective.

Exhaust slightly loose mounting bracket damaged/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear suspension has a noisy dry bush/joint

Fail 18 Jul 2025 29,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket fuel cap fitted without a rubber seal, but appears to be effective.

Drive chain corroded/dry

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose mounting bracket damaged/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear suspension has a noisy dry bush/joint

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,594 miles

Clutch lever on gearbox fouling damaged cover when operated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wiring slightly chafing on front forks when steering

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Noisy, slight bind. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 25,843 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc showing slight signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 24,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,598 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 23,598 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 22,586 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,241 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 22,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2016
Fail 4 May 2016

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,996 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust clamp bolts missing

offside rider footrest slightly loose on pivot

Fail 1 Apr 2015 17,879 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust clamp bolts missing

offside rider footrest slightly loose on pivot

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,435 miles

Combined Brake light, Tail light and Indicator unit.

Chain guard missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,248 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 17,228 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,228 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,210 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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LJ56 BLX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ56 BLX, 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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LJ56 BLX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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