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NK06 XEU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,302 mi
Last recorded30,302 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 XEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 29,749 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,453 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 25,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 25,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 23,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 22,704 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,462 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 16,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,144 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 9,684 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 9,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,550 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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NK06 XEU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NK06 XEU, 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 NK06 XEU registered?

NK06 XEU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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