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WF56 FUT

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,574 mi
Last recorded33,574 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 FUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 33,574 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 33,574 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 33,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 33,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 33,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 31,925 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

custom tail light fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 31,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

tail light 50%

Pass 7 Jan 2017 29,175 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2015 27,681 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 27,669 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 26,469 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 24,536 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,564 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Oct 2012 19,560 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front brake hoses poorly routed/fitted

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 14,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 14,390 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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WF56 FUT is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WF56 FUT, 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 WF56 FUT registered?

WF56 FUT is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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