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VU06 UFN

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,872 mi
Last recorded21,872 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UFN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 21,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 21,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 21,612 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 21,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,166 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 20,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from either control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 18,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 18,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 17,974 miles

All lights taped over at time of test

Brake component is slightly corroded Front banjos (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,063 miles

Drive chain rusty

Slight surface rust on front discs

Slight surface rust on rear disc

Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 15,442 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 11,914 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Gear change lever damaged!

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,914 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Gear change lever damaged!

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 8,436 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2010 8,436 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 UFN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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