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RF06 ODB

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,936 mi
Last recorded20,936 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 ODB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 20,936 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 20,936 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 20,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 19,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 19,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,663 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lowwr shock linkage front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 15,534 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 13,212 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 May 2017 13,212 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 7,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 6,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,249 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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RF06 ODB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF06 ODB, 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 RF06 ODB registered?

RF06 ODB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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