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RJ56 YCS

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,300 mi
Last recorded2,300 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 2,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 2,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 2,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 2,226 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 2,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 2,156 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 1,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 1,870 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 1,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 1,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 1,761 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 1,678 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 1,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 1,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 1,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 1,126 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 1,095 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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RJ56 YCS is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ56 YCS, 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 RJ56 YCS registered?

RJ56 YCS is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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