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VK06 YUS

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,740 mi
Last recorded18,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 18,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 16,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 16,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,178 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 12,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 12,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,175 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 11,175 miles

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

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

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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VK06 YUS 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 90.9%.

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 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 VK06 YUS, 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 VK06 YUS registered?

VK06 YUS is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 8 April 2006.

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