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Y55 OCK

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,253 mi
Last recorded36,253 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 OCK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 36,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 33,577 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 33,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Misting inside headlight lens

Pass 17 Oct 2015 29,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 18,695 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,366 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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Y55 OCK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y55 OCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y55 OCK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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