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OU06 BWB

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,773 mi
Last recorded19,773 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 BWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,773 miles

offside handlebar slightly bent

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 18,830 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 16,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 16,573 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 14,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,011 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,303 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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OU06 BWB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU06 BWB, 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 OU06 BWB registered?

OU06 BWB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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