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AY55 AZA

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AZA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,430 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,845 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 19,845 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 17,582 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 17,582 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 16,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 6,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 4,970 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 4,343 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2008 4,343 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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AY55 AZA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 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 AY55 AZA, 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 AY55 AZA registered?

AY55 AZA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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