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R1 GYN

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,454 mi
Last recorded35,454 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GYN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,454 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,252 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,252 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 32,103 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,640 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 31,640 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,525 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 GYN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYN, 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 R1 GYN registered?

R1 GYN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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The MOT history for R1 GYN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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