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BX05 UGW

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,632 mi
Last recorded25,632 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UGW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 25,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 23,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,099 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,715 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 21,701 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 21,255 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 19,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 16,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,678 miles

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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BX05 UGW is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BX05 UGW, 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 BX05 UGW registered?

BX05 UGW is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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