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OE06 RNJ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 RNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,880 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))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 47,880 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))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 47,224 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 47,224 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,421 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 46,421 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,082 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 46,082 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 45,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 43,320 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 35,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,697 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 32,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,252 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,252 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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OE06 RNJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OE06 RNJ, 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 OE06 RNJ registered?

OE06 RNJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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