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VU06 AYD

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 AYD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 24,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 24,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 23,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 21,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 16,450 miles

advise noisy exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 9,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 8,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 7,922 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 7,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 6,208 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,951 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 AYD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AYD, 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 AYD registered?

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

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