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OU55 FTV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,560 mi
Last recorded28,560 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 FTV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 28,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 27,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 25,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 25,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 24,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 22,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 22,491 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 21,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 13,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 10,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 9,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 7,569 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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OU55 FTV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU55 FTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU55 FTV registered?

OU55 FTV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 FTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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