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R1 ECD

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,938 mi
Last recorded26,938 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ECD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 26,938 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 26,938 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 26,859 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 25,315 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 25,315 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 24,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 24,078 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 22,642 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,363 miles

Drive chain slightly tight Tight spot in chain (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 20,252 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 16,471 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,872 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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R1 ECD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R1 ECD, 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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R1 ECD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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