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KE06 AYX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,154 mi
Last recorded26,154 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R11,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 AYX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 26,138 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 25,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre cracking on tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 24,895 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre cracking on tread

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 22,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 21,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,244 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 17,244 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,057 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

right hand footrest broken

Fail 24 Apr 2019 17,056 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

right hand footrest broken

Pass 17 Oct 2017 13,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 13,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 12,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 11,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 9,924 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 30 Jun 2012 9,924 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 6,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,978 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 5,978 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 R?

Based on 1,187 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 6
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KE06 AYX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,633 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 R6 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE06 AYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 R typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE06 AYX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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