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BU06 EUW

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,696 mi
Last recorded15,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 EUW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 15,696 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 17,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive 'Tight' spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Suspect bulb blown (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 15,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 15,157 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 15,157 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 14,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 14,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,749 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 14,721 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light affected by indicators (1.3.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 14,200 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 13,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 13,481 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 12,240 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,206 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 11,206 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,147 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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BU06 EUW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 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 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 EUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU06 EUW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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