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SF05 USZ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,029 mi
Last recorded25,029 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 USZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 25,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,863 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 24,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 24,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 23,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,607 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 21,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 21,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,792 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 19,792 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,396 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 11,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,334 miles

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

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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SF05 USZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF05 USZ, 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 SF05 USZ registered?

SF05 USZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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