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RO55 VAL

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,533 mi
Last recorded25,533 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 VAL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 25,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 24,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 23,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 23,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 17,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 17,655 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 16,794 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,286 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 15,286 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,827 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,227 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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RO55 VAL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO55 VAL, 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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RO55 VAL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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