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AE05 MWK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,123 mi
Last recorded17,123 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 17,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,486 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 12,412 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 12,404 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2011 9,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 7,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 5,085 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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AE05 MWK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 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 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 MWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 MWK registered?

AE05 MWK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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