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AE56 GVF

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,136 mi
Last recorded12,136 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 GVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 12,136 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 11,854 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced number plate covering rear indicators. less than 50% covered. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 11,635 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 11,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 11,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 11,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced numberplate covering indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced numberplate covering indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 10,893 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both rear indicators slightly obscured by number plate. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 10,893 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both rear indicators slightly obscured by number plate. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,439 miles

Rear Rear direction indicators slightly obscured by number plate.

Pass 5 May 2017 10,198 miles

Rear Rear direction indicators slightly obscured.

Fail 5 May 2017 10,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear direction indicators slightly obscured.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,989 miles

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

Side to side play in swinging arm bearings.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 6,842 miles

Number plate light inopperative

Rear directional indicators slightly obscured but still visible

Pass 27 Nov 2009 5,753 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 5,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AE56 GVF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE56 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE56 GVF registered?

AE56 GVF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is AE56 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 GVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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