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BW05 YAM

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 21,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 20,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 20,555 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 20,551 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 20,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 18,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,179 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 14,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,989 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 12,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 12,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,679 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,557 miles

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

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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BW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BW05 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW05 YAM registered?

BW05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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