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VU06 UEY

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,023 mi
Last recorded41,023 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 41,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 41,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 40,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 40,353 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 40,353 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 39,014 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 37,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 36,025 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 24,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,839 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 9,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 4,274 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 UEY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEY, 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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What year was VU06 UEY registered?

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

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