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AU05 GLV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,048 mi
Last recorded38,048 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GLV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 38,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 38,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 38,021 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 38,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 37,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 36,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 12,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,526 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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AU05 GLV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU05 GLV, 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 AU05 GLV registered?

AU05 GLV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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