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R14 GTM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,137 mi
Last recorded16,137 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 GTM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 16,137 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 12,734 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down play in linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 11,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 11,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 10,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 10,655 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 10,632 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 9,998 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 9,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 8,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,952 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 7,088 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,683 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2009 6,331 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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R14 GTM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R14 GTM, 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 R14 GTM registered?

R14 GTM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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