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DX06 LWE

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,273 mi
Last recorded14,273 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 LWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 14,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 13,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 11,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 9,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 7,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,080 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2015 4,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 2,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 2,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,472 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 2,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 May 2010 2,187 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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DX06 LWE is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX06 LWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 LWE registered?

DX06 LWE is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is DX06 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 LWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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