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YN06 VJK

2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,234 mi
Last recorded17,234 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R11,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN06 VJK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6 R
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 17,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,748 miles

Lights not fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 16,748 miles

Lights not fitted at time of test.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019

Lights not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2018 16,056 miles

daylight hour mot as no lights fitted to motorcycle.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 15,242 miles

Rear wheel insecure rear wheel bearings (4.2.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,362 miles

daytime mot only

Pass 25 Feb 2014 1,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,102 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 7,484 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 5,206 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6 R?

Based on 1,187 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 6
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YN06 VJK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 11,633 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 R6 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN06 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 R typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN06 VJK registered?

YN06 VJK is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R6 R, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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