CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE54 HPZ

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,084 mi
Last recorded29,084 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
View full Yamaha YZFR1 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 29,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected brake caliper not fitted correctly (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 27,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned must be a min of 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced when indicators on (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced when indicators on (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,999 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 20,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,933 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2019 16,011 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 11,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,096 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,827 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 5,735 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
Full Yamaha YZFR1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE54 HPZ is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE54 HPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE54 HPZ?

You can check the full history of VE54 HPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE54 HPZ registered?

VE54 HPZ is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is VE54 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 HPZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE54 HPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE54 HPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.