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WX06 DZU

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,154 mi
Last recorded16,154 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 DZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 16,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 15,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 15,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,314 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 15,314 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,961 miles

different colour was red

Pass 6 Jan 2016 13,934 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,083 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 3 Aug 2013 12,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,833 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 11,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 11,198 miles

front brake pads very low

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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WX06 DZU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WX06 DZU, 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 WX06 DZU registered?

WX06 DZU is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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The MOT history for WX06 DZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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