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NV56 FLF

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,318 mi
Last recorded42,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 FLF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 42,318 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 39,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gear lever pivot eyelet has slight play

gear linkage shaft loose

Fail 24 May 2024 39,898 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear caliper carrier incorrectly fitted

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear lever pivot eyelet has slight play

gear linkage shaft loose

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no chainguard fitted

no pillion footrests fitted

play in rear shock absorber linkage

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,474 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 33,474 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working When applying rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,918 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,320 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front peg is shortened

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,864 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

right hand front foot peg shortened

Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 18,533 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 5,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,401 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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NV56 FLF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NV56 FLF, 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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NV56 FLF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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