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M222 CDE

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,649 mi
Last recorded25,649 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 CDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 25,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,286 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 24,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 22,960 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 20,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,328 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Roller brake tester indicates a slight fluctuation front brake performance (1.2.1 (e))

Front Rear tyre has plug repair

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Roller brake tester indicates a slight fluctuation in rear brake performance (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,286 miles

oil comming off the chain could get on to back tyre.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 4,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 4,810 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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M222 CDE is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M222 CDE, 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 M222 CDE registered?

M222 CDE is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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