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SF06 CHO

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,175 mi
Last recorded34,175 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 CHO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 32,763 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 28,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,005 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,015 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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SF06 CHO is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SF06 CHO, 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 SF06 CHO registered?

SF06 CHO is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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