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VA06 CWZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,858 mi
Last recorded12,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 CWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 12,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 12,838 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 12,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 12,212 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 12,212 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Bolts only a few of threads in. Both front callipers torqued up. (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 12,192 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 12,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,020 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,829 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 10,819 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 7,391 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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VA06 CWZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VA06 CWZ, 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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VA06 CWZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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