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EU06 XDW

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,732 mi
Last recorded8,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 XDW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 8,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 8,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 8,718 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 8,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 8,562 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 8,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 8,410 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 8,410 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2018 8,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 8,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 8,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,979 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 7,979 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 7,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 6,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 5,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 4,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 2,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 2,732 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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 XDW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XDW, 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 EU06 XDW registered?

EU06 XDW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is EU06 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 XDW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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