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PW05 YAM

2005 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,471 mi
Last recorded18,471 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf15,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW05 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 18,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 18,443 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 18,443 miles

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

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 18,571 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 18,571 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,364 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 16,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,789 miles

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

Minor oil leak from osf engine casing

Pass 27 May 2014 15,324 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 15,272 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 15,272 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 14,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 13,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,394 miles

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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PW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf 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 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 PW05 YAM, 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 PW05 YAM registered?

PW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PW05 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PW05 YAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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