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RD06 YAM

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,594 mi
Last recorded22,594 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD06 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 22,594 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,154 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 20,951 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,929 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 19,929 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 18,584 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 18,584 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 16,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 14,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 13,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 12,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 10,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 5,058 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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RD06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RD06 YAM, 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 RD06 YAM registered?

RD06 YAM is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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