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B6 GKB

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,830 mi
Last recorded9,830 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 200612,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GKB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 2006
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 9,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 9,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 9,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 9,676 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 9,673 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 9,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 8,114 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 8,114 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 7,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,405 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 7,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,744 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 5,744 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,227 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,988 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 2006?

Based on 828 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
701
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Footrest missing 4
Registration plate incorrect 3
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B6 GKB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 12,704 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 2006 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 GKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 2006 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B6 GKB is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 2006, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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