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WV06 CHY

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,234 mi
Last recorded31,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 CHY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 31,234 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

only to be used during daylight hours and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 26 Mar 2026 31,150 miles

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

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

no lights fitted at time of test

only to be used during daylight hours and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 27 Mar 2025 21,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 21,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 19,549 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 19,549 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 18,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,164 miles

reg plate light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2018 15,164 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

reg plate light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,637 miles

Daytime use only

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,659 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 11,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,267 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,691 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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WV06 CHY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV06 CHY, 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 WV06 CHY registered?

WV06 CHY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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