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WV56 BWL

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,506 mi
Last recorded31,506 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 31,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 31,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 26,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,003 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 4,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 4,751 miles

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

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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WV56 BWL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV56 BWL, 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 WV56 BWL registered?

WV56 BWL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WV56 BWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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