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AU05 LFZ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,009 mi
Last recorded27,009 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 27,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 26,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 23,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 16,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,488 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 14,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 10,322 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 5,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 3,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 555 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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AU05 LFZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 LFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 LFZ registered?

AU05 LFZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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