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EU06 VKB

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

566 mi
Last recorded566 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 VKB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 566 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 4,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 4,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 4,079 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 4,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2013 4,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 4,013 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 4,013 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,305 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 3,305 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 2,627 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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EU06 VKB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU06 VKB, 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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EU06 VKB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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The MOT history for EU06 VKB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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