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AE05 KWN

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,652 mi
Last recorded28,652 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 28,652 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 28,652 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam front head lights not working on main and dipped beam [at time of testing] (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 28,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 28,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 27,326 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 27,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 27,324 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,281 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. DUST SEALS SLIGHT CORROSION (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,466 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 20,466 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 20,199 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 19,203 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 14,480 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,626 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 KWN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWN, 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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AE05 KWN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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