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R12 RBX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,557 mi
Last recorded24,557 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RBX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 24,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 24,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 24,314 miles

rear tyre worn centre

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 38,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 23,578 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2014 23,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 19,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 15,338 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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R12 RBX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R12 RBX, 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 R12 RBX registered?

R12 RBX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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