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EU55 BYA

2005 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,266 mi
Last recorded3,266 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf15,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 BYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine690cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 3,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 3,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 2,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 1,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front foot peg is starting to fray

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush swinging arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 1,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front foot peg is starting to fray

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush swinging arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 869 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 7,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on limit (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 6,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 6,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 2,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009

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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EU55 BYA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EU55 BYA, 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 EU55 BYA registered?

EU55 BYA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is EU55 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 BYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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