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BU06 CFF

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,812 mi
Last recorded14,812 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 CFF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 14,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 13,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 13,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering damper insecure bolt loose (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock hitting steering damper, not lock stop (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly cable (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front brake hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 13,031 miles

wiring on head stock needs tiding

Pass 3 Aug 2022 12,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 183 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 4 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 2 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 May 2009 4,194 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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BU06 CFF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU06 CFF, 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 BU06 CFF registered?

BU06 CFF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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