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OU56 FFX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,411 mi
Last recorded14,411 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 FFX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 14,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 13,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 12,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 12,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 12,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 11,811 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 11,811 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 11,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 10,418 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 10,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 9,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,157 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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OU56 FFX 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 93.3%.

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 OU56 FFX, 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 OU56 FFX registered?

OU56 FFX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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