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R11 YOB

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,916 mi
Last recorded26,916 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 YOB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 26,916 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 26,695 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 25,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 21,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 May 2015 12,821 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 12,821 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 10,633 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 10,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 10,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,010 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 5,774 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,774 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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R11 YOB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R11 YOB, 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 R11 YOB registered?

R11 YOB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is R11 YOB safe to buy?

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