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VA06 PDV

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,209 mi
Last recorded13,209 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 13,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 13,209 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 12,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 11,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Aug 2012 7,015 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2011 6,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number plate characters possibly under size

Number plate lamp not working at time of test

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate characters possibly under size

Number plate lamp not working at time of test

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 4,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 PDV is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA06 PDV, 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 VA06 PDV registered?

VA06 PDV is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is VA06 PDV safe to buy?

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