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CD05 YAM

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,264 mi
Last recorded29,264 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD05 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 29,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 27,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 26,507 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 26,507 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 25,507 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2022 25,507 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 20,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 15,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,037 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,630 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 13,637 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 8,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 4,020 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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CD05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CD05 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CD05 YAM registered?

CD05 YAM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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