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PO56 ESY

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,406 mi
Last recorded31,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 ESY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 31,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 30,852 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 30,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,704 miles

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

correct number plate fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,493 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,506 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,829 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,419 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 15,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,390 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 13,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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PO56 ESY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PO56 ESY, 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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PO56 ESY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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