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AE05 AXK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,960 mi
Last recorded22,960 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 AXK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 22,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 21,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 21,499 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,152 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 21,152 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 19,191 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 19,188 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 18,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,871 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,747 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AE05 AXK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 AXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 AXK registered?

AE05 AXK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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