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P28 YAM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,350 mi
Last recorded21,350 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 21,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,606 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 18,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 17,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,634 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 13,634 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 25,050 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 11,454 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 11,454 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 10,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 7,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 5,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 4,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,447 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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P28 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 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 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P28 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P28 YAM registered?

P28 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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