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R666 LEM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,114 mi
Last recorded23,114 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 LEM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 22,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 22,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 18,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 18,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 12,949 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 9,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 9,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,491 miles

Aftermarket brake and clutch levers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2011 3,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 1,663 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 LEM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LEM, 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 LEM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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