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NX06 HKU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,706 mi
Last recorded11,706 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 HKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 11,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 11,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 9,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 9,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 9,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 8,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 7,937 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 7,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 7,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 7,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 6,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 6,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 4,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2009 2,096 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 2,096 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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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NX06 HKU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NX06 HKU, 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 NX06 HKU registered?

NX06 HKU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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