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MT06 OSU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,746 mi
Last recorded19,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 OSU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 19,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 19,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,597 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 19,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 19,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,206 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,206 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 17,367 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,367 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2010 15,303 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 11,353 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 11,353 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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MT06 OSU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT06 OSU, 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 MT06 OSU registered?

MT06 OSU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is MT06 OSU safe to buy?

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