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BX06 VNN

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VNN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 17,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 17,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 16,374 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2025 16,374 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 15,308 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 15,308 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 14,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 14,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 14,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 14,168 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 13,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 13,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 12,276 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 12,276 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 11,975 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 11,975 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 10,524 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 10,524 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 8,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 7,866 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 7,866 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 6,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 6,902 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 6,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 4,707 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 4,707 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 VNN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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