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R15 BHP

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,016 mi
Last recorded19,016 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 BHP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 19,016 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 18,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 18,788 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 18,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 18,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 18,664 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 16,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 16,001 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,989 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,021 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 12,021 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,167 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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R15 BHP is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R15 BHP, 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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R15 BHP is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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