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KW55 WMJ

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,153 mi
Last recorded20,153 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 20,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 19,461 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 19,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 17,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,150 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 17,150 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,455 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 10,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 9,592 miles

No pillion footrests fitted.

Fail 28 May 2016 9,592 miles

No pillion footrests fitted.

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 6,158 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 5,897 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 5,894 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,022 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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KW55 WMJ is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 17,856 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW55 WMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW55 WMJ registered?

KW55 WMJ is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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