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VU06 AYF

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,068 mi
Last recorded26,068 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 AYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 26,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Bent slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 26,045 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bottom bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 25,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,305 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,286 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,889 miles

Rear Rear footrests removed, single seat fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 21,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 21,612 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 19,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 19,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 8,355 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 6,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 6,176 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 3,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,017 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 2,017 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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 AYF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VU06 AYF, 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 AYF registered?

VU06 AYF is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is VU06 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 AYF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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