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LD06 EJL

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,977 mi
Last recorded59,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 EJL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,583 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 55,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 53,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 53,540 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 53,536 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 52,503 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 47,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 47,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,645 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 30,942 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,332 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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LD06 EJL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD06 EJL, 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 LD06 EJL registered?

LD06 EJL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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