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R15 TUJ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,315 mi
Last recorded25,315 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 TUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 25,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,139 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 24,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,552 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,639 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 19,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,129 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 8,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,633 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 TUJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow 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 R15 TUJ, 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 R15 TUJ registered?

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

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