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AE55 AOO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,676 mi
Last recorded21,676 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 AOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 21,676 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 21,641 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 21,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,529 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 21,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 21,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 21,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 21,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,962 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 20,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 20,894 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 20,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 20,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 18,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 11,346 miles

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 AOO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOO, 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 AOO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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