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WD55 WWX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,727 mi
Last recorded47,727 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 WWX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,216 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 47,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both beams no main beam warning light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy rear silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 42,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 42,521 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 39,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Exhaust slightly loose spring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake reservoir loose

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 37,875 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,001 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,744 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside top engine support bolt loose

off side riders foot rest damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 19,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 18,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,119 miles

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

slight uneven wear front tyre.

Pass 21 May 2009 7,548 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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WD55 WWX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WD55 WWX, 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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WD55 WWX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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