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AE06 HCZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,467 mi
Last recorded22,467 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 HCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 22,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 21,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 19,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,258 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 19,258 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 10,856 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 8,191 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,474 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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AE06 HCZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE06 HCZ, 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 AE06 HCZ registered?

AE06 HCZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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