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AU05 BHV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,547 mi
Last recorded32,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BHV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,973 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 31,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,473 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 31,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 30,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (monitor) (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,689 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 24,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 24,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,264 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,937 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,546 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,356 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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AU05 BHV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 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 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 BHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 BHV registered?

AU05 BHV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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