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ME06 YAM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,501 mi
Last recorded31,501 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 31,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 31,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 30,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 29,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 27,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 26,258 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,533 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,719 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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ME06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ME06 YAM, 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 ME06 YAM registered?

ME06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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