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AC02 YAM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,727 mi
Last recorded18,727 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R611,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 18,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 18,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 18,581 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 18,542 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 18,534 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 18,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 18,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 18,431 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 18,431 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 18,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 18,145 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,488 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,703 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,315 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AC02 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,784 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC02 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC02 YAM registered?

AC02 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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