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RO56 NVK

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 NVK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 36,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 35,751 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working loose connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 34,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,307 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 31,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 16,788 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.57mm in place (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 8,033 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 8,033 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,235 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,960 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 4,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 4,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,022 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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RO56 NVK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black 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 RO56 NVK, 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 RO56 NVK registered?

RO56 NVK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is RO56 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 NVK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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