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B16 WML

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,073 mi
Last recorded17,073 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WML
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 16,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,053 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 15,043 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,398 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,742 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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B16 WML is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B16 WML, 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 B16 WML registered?

B16 WML is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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