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WU05 BYA

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,492 mi
Last recorded14,492 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 13,674 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 10,912 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 9,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,487 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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WU05 BYA is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU05 BYA, 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 WU05 BYA registered?

WU05 BYA is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is WU05 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 BYA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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