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PB06 YAM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,632 mi
Last recorded37,632 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 37,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,806 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators affect the operation of the brake light when used (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,121 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 29,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 28,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,513 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 26,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,014 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,625 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 20,625 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,391 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,770 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 10,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 6,205 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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PB06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PB06 YAM, 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 PB06 YAM registered?

PB06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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