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AY05 BUP

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,567 mi
Last recorded41,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 BUP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 41,567 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,015 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,493 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 40,189 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,662 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess slight play in sliding members (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,473 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective slight heat crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play between sliding members (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 35,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,555 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,408 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 17,408 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,152 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 BUP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUP, 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 BUP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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