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AE55 AKY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,067 mi
Last recorded32,067 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 AKY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 31,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,917 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 29,917 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,719 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 27,029 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,447 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 14,447 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,885 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both flexs slightly chaffed

rear reg plate small

Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,028 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 6,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,060 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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AE55 AKY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE55 AKY, 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 AE55 AKY registered?

AE55 AKY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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