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DX06 TWY

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,024 mi
Last recorded33,024 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 TWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,024 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively chain and sprockets both worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tint film applied to front and rear lights but output not affected

Fail 24 Feb 2025 32,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect too high and beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,593 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 30,062 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 28,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 28,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,584 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 25,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 25,691 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm centre below limits GOT TO HAVE 1 MM ALL WIDTH TYRE (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick VERY CLOSE TO NIL LIMITS LOOKS LESS THAN 1MM BOTH FRONTS (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,888 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 TWY 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 77.8%.

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 DX06 TWY, 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

How do I check the history of DX06 TWY?

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What year was DX06 TWY registered?

DX06 TWY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is DX06 TWY safe to buy?

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