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R1 VVG

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,010 mi
Last recorded11,010 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 11,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 8,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 7,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 7,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 7,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,414 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 3,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 2,630 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 2,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 2,091 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 2,091 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 1,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 1,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,295 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 VVG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

R1 VVG is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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The MOT history for R1 VVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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