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YJ05 ZNF

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,751 mi
Last recorded9,751 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZNF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 9,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 9,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 9,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 9,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 9,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 9,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 9,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 9,557 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 9,557 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 15,143 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 15,143 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 9,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 8,861 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 8,861 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 8,558 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 8,558 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 8,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 8,209 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 May 2012 8,209 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 May 2011 8,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2011 8,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 7,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,237 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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YJ05 ZNF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 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 R1 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 ZNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 ZNF registered?

YJ05 ZNF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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