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AY05 GSU

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,446 mi
Last recorded16,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 GSU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 16,446 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 16,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 16,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 16,057 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 15,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 14,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 14,359 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 14,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,572 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 12,685 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,454 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 11,447 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 8,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,291 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 GSU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

AY05 GSU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 GSU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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