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R999 JCX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,151 mi
Last recorded25,151 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 JCX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 25,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,502 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 24,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 24,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 22,546 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 22,540 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,004 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 16,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,462 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,806 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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R999 JCX 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 87.5%.

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 R999 JCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R999 JCX registered?

R999 JCX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is R999 JCX safe to buy?

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