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AY55 AZT

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,960 mi
Last recorded31,960 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AZT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,960 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 31,960 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 31,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 31,103 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 30,828 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,793 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,783 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 27,783 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,830 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,729 miles

chain/sprockets worn

uneven wear/low tread on front tyre

Pass 14 May 2014 19,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 19,322 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

lhs mirror mount broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 13,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,563 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 AZT is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

AY55 AZT is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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