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BX05 UDL

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,339 mi
Last recorded24,339 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UDL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 24,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 24,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 22,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,426 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

number plate light not working.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 19,878 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,385 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 16,385 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 14,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 9,295 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 8,039 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 8,039 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,237 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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BX05 UDL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 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 BX05 UDL, 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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BX05 UDL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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