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BX05 UGB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,023 mi
Last recorded38,023 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,023 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,604 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 34,214 miles

Brake caliper travel close to excessive rear caliper slightly loose but not excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,566 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 33,566 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 33,455 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 28,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,881 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 26,881 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,078 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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BX05 UGB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 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 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 UGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 UGB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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