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AY05 BRV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,875 mi
Last recorded31,875 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 BRV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 31,875 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 31,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 26,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 26,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,580 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,637 miles

No directional indicators fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 18,485 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,485 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 15,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Some of rear LED,s inop

Fail 8 May 2013 14,470 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

front brake pads worn

Pass 8 May 2013 14,470 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 8 May 2012 13,995 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight free play in rear wheel bearings but not exessive.

all indicators non standard and flush fitting. dangerous

Pass 9 May 2011 11,928 miles

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

STRONGHLY PASS AND ADVISE ALL INDICATORS FITTED ARE NON STANDARD FRONT ARE RECESSED IN FAIRING

Fail 7 May 2010 9,573 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 9,573 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Numberplate lamp not working

Rear seat and rear footrests not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 7 May 2009 7,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Numberplate lamp not working

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear seat and rear footrests not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 9 May 2008 1,296 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2008 1,296 miles

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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AY05 BRV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 BRV, 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.

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AY05 BRV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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