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AU05 BGF

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

15,848 mi
Last recorded15,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 15,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 15,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 15,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 15,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 15,121 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 15,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 14,889 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 14,530 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 14,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 14,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 13,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 13,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,510 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 13,403 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,270 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 12,667 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,667 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 11,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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AU05 BGF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU05 BGF, 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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What year was AU05 BGF registered?

AU05 BGF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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