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DX55 MKU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,277 mi
Last recorded33,277 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 200612,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 MKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 2006
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 33,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 30,476 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 29,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 28,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,477 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 24,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2016 23,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 21,136 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 32,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,508 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 13,508 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,561 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 2006?

Based on 828 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
701
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Footrest missing 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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DX55 MKU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX55 MKU registered?

DX55 MKU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is DX55 MKU safe to buy?

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