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AY05 EWB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,778 mi
Last recorded48,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 45,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 28,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,178 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 18,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,255 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 EWB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

AY05 EWB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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