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WK56 UKD

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,356 mi
Last recorded33,356 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UKD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 33,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 33,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 17,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 14,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 12,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 12,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 8,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 4,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 207 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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WK56 UKD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WK56 UKD, 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 WK56 UKD registered?

WK56 UKD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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