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AW55 WEB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,606 mi
Last recorded17,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW55 WEB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 17,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 17,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 17,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 17,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 17,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 17,232 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,072 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,604 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Jul 2012 16,604 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,730 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 9,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,107 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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AW55 WEB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AW55 WEB, 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 AW55 WEB registered?

AW55 WEB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AW55 WEB safe to buy?

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