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AE05 KYY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,922 mi
Last recorded10,922 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 10,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 10,658 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 10,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 10,203 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 9,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 9,255 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 9,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 7,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 5,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,378 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,305 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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 KYY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

AE05 KYY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is AE05 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 KYY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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