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AW05 YAM

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,893 mi
Last recorded7,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 7,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 7,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 7,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 7,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,082 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 7,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2014 6,967 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 6,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,758 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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AW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW05 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW05 YAM registered?

AW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AW05 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 YAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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