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LT56 ZXE

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,970 mi
Last recorded16,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 ZXE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 16,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 16,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 16,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 16,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 13,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,348 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,029 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 11,029 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,765 miles

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

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

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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LT56 ZXE is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LT56 ZXE, 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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What year was LT56 ZXE registered?

LT56 ZXE is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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