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PO56 TYG

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,101 mi
Last recorded36,101 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 TYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,101 miles

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

All direction indicators light intensity reduced only half of the LED cluster working (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy exhaust baffles fitted for test (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left and right (5.3.2 (b))

standard number plate fitted for test

Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,540 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 35,534 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 33,947 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 33,937 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,856 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,466 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,594 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 19,526 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 9,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 5,131 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 TYG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

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

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