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WF06 GKJ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,177 mi
Last recorded17,177 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 GKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 17,177 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 17,117 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 16,799 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 May 2022 16,709 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 16,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 14,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,393 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 9,549 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,549 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 9,479 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,479 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,349 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 9,344 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 8,856 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,856 miles

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

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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WF06 GKJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF06 GKJ, 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 WF06 GKJ registered?

WF06 GKJ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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The MOT history for WF06 GKJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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