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DK05 EWY

2005 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,705 mi
Last recorded21,705 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf15,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 EWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 21,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 18,192 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,183 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 17,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 17,802 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 15,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 15,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 12,618 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 12,618 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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DK05 EWY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,826 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK05 EWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 EWY registered?

DK05 EWY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is DK05 EWY safe to buy?

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