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AU54 HBN

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,356 mi
Last recorded64,356 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 HBN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,356 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 64,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 54,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 49,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 48,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2017 46,902 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 46,769 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 46,769 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour both are different shades of blue have replaced with std white (1.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,114 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,114 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2014 42,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,511 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,550 miles

Rear 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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AU54 HBN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU54 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 HBN registered?

AU54 HBN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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