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AY05 AVU

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,131 mi
Last recorded12,131 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 AVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 12,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 11,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 11,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,204 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,506 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,746 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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AY05 AVU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY05 AVU, 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 AY05 AVU registered?

AY05 AVU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AY05 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 AVU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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