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2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 USD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 67,068 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 67,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,768 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 65,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 63,768 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 61,872 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 57,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,474 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,739 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 21,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,476 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,293 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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KU55 USD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KU55 USD, 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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KU55 USD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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