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AE55 AKU

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 AKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/50/17 michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,889 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose rider footpeg (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,087 miles

3mm. 120/70/ZR/ZR17/58W.

3mm. 190/50/ZR17/73W.

Front 110Kg. Rear 130Kg.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,087 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

3mm. 120/70/ZR/ZR17/58W.

3mm. 190/50/ZR17/73W.

Front 110Kg. Rear 130Kg.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,607 miles

FR: 111Kg Rr 130Kg

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 42,923 miles

3mm. Michelin 120/70/ZR17. Pads & Discs ok but rattle as wheel rotated.

5mm. Mich 190/50/ZR17. Pads & Disc ok.

F 111Kg. R 130Kg.

Pass 6 May 2011 37,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,357 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,562 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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AE55 AKU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE55 AKU, 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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AE55 AKU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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