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AE54 ZGL

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,600 mi
Last recorded26,600 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZGL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,600 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,600 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 26,590 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

drive chain dry and rusted

farring insecure and infill panels loose

front tyre wearing close to limits and wearing uneaven

rear mono shock linkage dry and squeeking and also has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,385 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators poorly located and operating at reduced intensity.

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AE54 ZGL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 AE54 ZGL, 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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AE54 ZGL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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