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M222 LHL

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,628 mi
Last recorded31,628 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 LHL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 31,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 31,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 29,862 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 29,862 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,087 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 26,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,406 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 25,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 21,214 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,228 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 7,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,017 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 LHL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M222 LHL, 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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M222 LHL is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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