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CP05 DAO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,234 mi
Last recorded18,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 DAO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 18,234 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 18,234 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 18,124 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 18,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,108 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 18,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 16,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 16,820 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 16,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 15,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 14,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 14,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 May 2016 14,240 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2015 13,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 9,502 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,502 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,589 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Number plate light inoperative.

Number plate slightly reduced in size

Pass 7 Aug 2010 7,734 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 4,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,100 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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CP05 DAO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP05 DAO, 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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CP05 DAO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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