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AY55 BYO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,602 mi
Last recorded17,602 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BYO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 6,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,941 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,105 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 5,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 3,428 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AY55 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 BYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY55 BYO registered?

AY55 BYO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AY55 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 BYO shows 9 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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