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CE55 UYL

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,682 mi
Last recorded32,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 UYL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 32,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 32,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned to close (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 31,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 31,546 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamps down by 50%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,418 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 31,418 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing mounting brkt insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake caliper insecure caliper mounting brkt not located (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 30,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,284 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,814 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 24,814 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,368 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,747 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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CE55 UYL is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 17,856 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 YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE55 UYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE55 UYL is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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