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RKZ 3743

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,077 mi
Last recorded21,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 3743
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 21,077 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 21,068 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 20,192 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 20,192 miles

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 19,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 15,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 14,953 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 13,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 11,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 9,936 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,936 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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RKZ 3743 is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RKZ 3743, 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 RKZ 3743 registered?

RKZ 3743 is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is RKZ 3743 safe to buy?

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