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SV55 KWT

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,433 mi
Last recorded12,433 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 12,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,417 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 7,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,746 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain noisy not lubricated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 2,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 257 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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SV55 KWT is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SV55 KWT, 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 SV55 KWT registered?

SV55 KWT is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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