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EU06 XEC

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,856 mi
Last recorded9,856 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 XEC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 9,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 9,847 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 9,669 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 9,277 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 8,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 6,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 5,580 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 5,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,435 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 4,435 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 1,976 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 1,976 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 1,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,169 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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EU06 XEC is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 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 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU06 XEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU06 XEC registered?

EU06 XEC is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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