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AE05 MWV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,752 mi
Last recorded40,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MWV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 40,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 40,691 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 40,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,388 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 39,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 37,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 33,712 miles

Number plate cracked

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 33,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 33,070 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,761 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 6,393 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,580 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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AE05 MWV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 MWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 MWV registered?

AE05 MWV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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