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BX05 UGC

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,093 mi
Last recorded55,093 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 55,093 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 54,976 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,959 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,871 miles

damage to body work nearside

intergrated rear light fitted

left grip slightly loose

Fail 11 Apr 2017 24,871 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

damage to body work nearside

intergrated rear light fitted

left grip slightly loose

Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,305 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,957 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,266 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2009 14,521 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,298 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 UGC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX05 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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