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AY56 BWM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BWM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 62,438 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,696 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,673 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,139 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 43,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,794 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 30,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,187 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,548 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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AY56 BWM 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 AY56 BWM, 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 AY56 BWM registered?

AY56 BWM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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