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BX05 UHE

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,278 mi
Last recorded22,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UHE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 22,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 20,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 19,813 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 19,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 18,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 16,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 14,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,930 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 25 Sep 2015 12,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 8,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,609 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 UHE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UHE, 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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What year was BX05 UHE registered?

BX05 UHE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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