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AY06 APZ

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,308 mi
Last recorded12,308 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 APZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 12,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 12,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 11,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 11,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 11,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 10,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 9,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 8,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear drive chain guard missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 751 miles
Pass 7 May 2015
Fail 2 May 2015

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 2,178 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 2,178 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 2,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 2,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 2,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 1,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 442 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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AY06 APZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY06 APZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY06 APZ registered?

AY06 APZ is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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