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R666 HJS

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,223 mi
Last recorded8,223 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 HJS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 8,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 8,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 8,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,861 miles

Rear Lower REAR SHOCK SUSPENSION BUSH - Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Lower SUSPENSION ARM - BUSH - Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,784 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 7,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 7,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 7,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 6,858 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 6,333 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,360 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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R666 HJS is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R666 HJS, 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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R666 HJS is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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