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VK06 YUY

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,076 mi
Last recorded19,076 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,520 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 15,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 14,817 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 13,746 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,746 miles

Numberplate ilumination not working.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,802 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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VK06 YUY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YUY, 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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VK06 YUY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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