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HG05 WEV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,264 mi
Last recorded20,264 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 20,264 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,867 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 23,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 21,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,834 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 20,834 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 20,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 19,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,518 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 15,518 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,889 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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HG05 WEV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG05 WEV, 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 HG05 WEV registered?

HG05 WEV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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