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R1 LTJ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,086 mi
Last recorded21,086 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 200612,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 LTJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 2006
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 20,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 20,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 17,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,333 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 14,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,462 miles

repair plug in rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,115 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,734 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 10,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,269 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 2006?

Based on 828 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
701
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Footrest missing 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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R1 LTJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 LTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 LTJ registered?

R1 LTJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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The MOT history for R1 LTJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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