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PL06 MBF

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,342 mi
Last recorded22,342 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 22,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 21,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 20,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 20,941 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate to small (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 20,209 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear central lower shock-absorber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 20,203 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp handbrake lever affected by other lights [indictors ] (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear central lower shock-absorber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 19,202 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 17,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 15,731 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 15,731 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 13,208 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 8,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,881 miles

left hand switch gear loose.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 5,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 4,536 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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PL06 MBF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PL06 MBF, 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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PL06 MBF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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