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WV06 NFY

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,982 mi
Last recorded8,982 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 NFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 8,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 8,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 7,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 6,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 5,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 4,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 4,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 3,903 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 3,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 3,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 3,579 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 3,436 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 3,368 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 3,177 miles

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 3,177 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 3,000 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 3,000 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 2,378 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 2,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,927 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 NFY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NFY, 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 NFY registered?

WV06 NFY is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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