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LK06 BJX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

9,214 mi
Last recorded9,214 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 BJX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 9,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 9,190 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 8,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 8,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 8,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 8,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 8,538 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 8,538 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 8,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,054 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 6,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,554 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 6,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 6,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,554 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 5,554 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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LK06 BJX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LK06 BJX, 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.

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What year was LK06 BJX registered?

LK06 BJX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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