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VX55 FZT

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,161 mi
Last recorded23,161 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 FZT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 23,161 miles

Nearside Front handle bar grip loose on bars unable to come off due to lever bar fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 19,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 18,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 17,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 9,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,429 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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VX55 FZT is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VX55 FZT, 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 VX55 FZT registered?

VX55 FZT is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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