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BX06 VMP

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VMP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 42,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 39,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 38,486 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 38,482 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear solo motorcycles - needs 180mm at the rear separation of indicators

Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,846 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 36,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 22,134 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,593 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 26,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,323 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 7,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2010 7,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 7,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

split in rear tyre not down to cords

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,618 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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BX06 VMP is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX06 VMP, 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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BX06 VMP is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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