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CU05 FHD

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,008 mi
Last recorded17,008 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 FHD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 17,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 16,471 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 16,471 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 15,530 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 15,244 miles

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 14,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,234 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 13,713 miles

fork seals slight mist.reg plate light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2018 13,296 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 12,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 11,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 11,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

correct size number plate was fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 9,388 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 5,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 2,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,741 miles

head lights deflectors fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,079 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 1,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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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CU05 FHD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU05 FHD, 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 CU05 FHD registered?

CU05 FHD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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