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AE05 AXN

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,638 mi
Last recorded29,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 AXN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 29,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 25,038 miles

Front Outer Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,661 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2016 17,661 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 15,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 14,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 13,364 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 11,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 9,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 7,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,866 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 5,334 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 5,334 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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 AXN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 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 AXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 AXN registered?

AE05 AXN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is AE05 AXN safe to buy?

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