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PO56 FWJ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,955 mi
Last recorded12,955 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 FWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 12,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 12,955 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 12,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 12,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

repair to rear tyre

small handlebar levers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2022 12,209 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

repair to rear tyre

small handlebar levers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 11,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 10,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 10,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 7,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 5,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 5,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 5,521 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 5,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 5,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 4,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 4,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 3,580 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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PO56 FWJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PO56 FWJ, 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 PO56 FWJ registered?

PO56 FWJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is PO56 FWJ safe to buy?

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