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VU06 UCX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

30,372 mi
Last recorded30,372 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UCX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 30,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,975 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 70,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bearing seal deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 63,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bearing seal deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 50,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,347 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn tight spot in chain goes tight and loose (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

nos plate light not illuminating

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 22,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2011 15,228 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,888 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 11,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,627 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 9,627 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 UCX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCX, 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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VU06 UCX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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