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NB06 YAM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,812 mi
Last recorded5,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 5,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 4,266 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 4,253 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 2,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 2,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 2,290 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 2,290 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 2,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 2,254 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 2,254 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 2,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 1,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 909 miles

Fairings fitted limiting checks

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 304 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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NB06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NB06 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NB06 YAM registered?

NB06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is NB06 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB06 YAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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