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GJ06 EKV

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,256 mi
Last recorded20,256 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EKV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,637 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,856 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,838 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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GJ06 EKV is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ06 EKV, 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 GJ06 EKV registered?

GJ06 EKV is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 EKV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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