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R1 HNW

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,333 mi
Last recorded21,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HNW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 21,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 20,882 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 19,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 18,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,440 miles

Rear registration plate slightly undersize

Reflector slightly off centre

Pass 22 May 2017 14,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 14,264 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 12,836 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,836 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 11,255 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 6,267 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,267 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 HNW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

R1 HNW is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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