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PL06 TXZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,556 mi
Last recorded27,556 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 TXZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 27,556 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 27,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 27,405 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,572 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 26,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 26,504 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 26,504 miles

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,197 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 25,197 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,911 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 TXZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TXZ, 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 PL06 TXZ registered?

PL06 TXZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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