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PN06 ELU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,916 mi
Last recorded16,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 ELU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 16,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit under 2 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 16,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit under 2 mm (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect rising to the off side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 16,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 14,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 14,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,178 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 11,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 10,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 10,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 9,159 miles

rear tyre is close to the wear limit

Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,135 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 8,131 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 5,531 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 4,334 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 4,273 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 2,902 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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PN06 ELU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN06 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN06 ELU?

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What year was PN06 ELU registered?

PN06 ELU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PN06 ELU safe to buy?

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