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WX06 DFD

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,026 mi
Last recorded25,026 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 DFD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 25,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 23,040 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 23,009 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,345 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 23,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 19,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,469 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 19,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 9,537 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 5,876 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 1,983 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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WX06 DFD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 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 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX06 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX06 DFD registered?

WX06 DFD is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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