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B6 NBD

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,391 mi
Last recorded21,391 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 NBD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 21,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 21,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 21,153 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Lower fairing and belly pan missing fixings. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,779 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 20,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 14,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,802 miles

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

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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B6 NBD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B6 NBD, 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 B6 NBD registered?

B6 NBD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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