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VN56 HXZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,002 mi
Last recorded27,002 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 HXZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 27,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,108 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 19,095 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 17,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 13,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 7,720 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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VN56 HXZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VN56 HXZ, 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 VN56 HXZ registered?

VN56 HXZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 HXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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