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PL55 EJC

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

40,191 mi
Last recorded40,191 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 EJC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 40,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp beam adjuster masks fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2026 40,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Beam kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp beam adjuster masks fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2024 39,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 39,766 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 39,281 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to the left (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,092 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 14 Sep 2021 38,064 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 19 Sep 2020 37,078 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 37,078 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,493 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

head light mask fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,655 miles

Central Front HEAD LIGHT CONVERTER FITTED

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,255 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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PL55 EJC is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL55 EJC, 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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PL55 EJC is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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