CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY05 EAK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,480 mi
Last recorded25,480 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 25,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 23,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 22,672 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 20,941 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 20,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 18,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 18,305 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 17,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,740 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,740 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,982 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 15,855 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,033 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,864 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY05 EAK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY05 EAK, 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

How do I check the history of AY05 EAK?

You can check the full history of AY05 EAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY05 EAK registered?

AY05 EAK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AY05 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 EAK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY05 EAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY05 EAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.