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DX56 BGV

2006 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,485 mi
Last recorded35,485 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha R114,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 BGV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 35,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 34,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 34,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 33,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 32,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,416 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 18,032 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,458 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 1,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,854 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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DX56 BGV is a 2006 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,948 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX56 BGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX56 BGV registered?

DX56 BGV is a 2006 Yamaha R1, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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