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AE05 MVO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

20,558 mi
Last recorded20,558 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MVO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 20,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 18,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 18,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 15,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 15,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 14,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 13,394 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 12,171 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,670 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,549 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 8,549 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 7,691 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 7,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 7,672 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 7,672 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2011 7,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 7,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 7,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,821 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 MVO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

AE05 MVO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AE05 MVO safe to buy?

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