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VX55 OKG

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,063 mi
Last recorded15,063 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 OKG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 15,063 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2024 14,449 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 14,446 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 10,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 9,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 7,438 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 6,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 5,878 miles

Front Tyre valve cracked

Rear Tyre valve cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2017 2,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose chain needs adjusting slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight play in swingarm (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 2,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 2,709 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 2,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 2,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 2,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 2,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 2,156 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 OKG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OKG, 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 VX55 OKG registered?

VX55 OKG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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