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LK06 CEA

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,921 mi
Last recorded17,921 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 CEA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,921 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 12,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 12,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 11,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 10,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 9,775 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 9,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,581 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 7,719 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 7,063 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 5,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 5,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,038 miles

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 CEA is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow 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 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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

LK06 CEA is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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