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AY55 BYG

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,213 mi
Last recorded19,213 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,501 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2014 6,975 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 3,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 3,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 3,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 3,370 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 3,370 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 BYG is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

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

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