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SY06 BFE

2006 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,762 mi
Last recorded27,762 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha R114,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 BFE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 27,762 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 27,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,243 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 23,379 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,535 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front and rear (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 18,968 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 16,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 14,867 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,569 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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SY06 BFE is a 2006 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY06 BFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY06 BFE registered?

SY06 BFE is a 2006 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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