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VU06 AXZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 AXZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 29,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 28,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 26,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 25,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,579 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 21,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 20,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 18,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 14,510 miles

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

rear seat not fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 13,370 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,202 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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VU06 AXZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow 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 VU06 AXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 AXZ registered?

VU06 AXZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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