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CU05 HFB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,409 mi
Last recorded29,409 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 HFB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 29,409 miles

rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 May 2014 24,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 16,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 4 May 2013 16,380 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 9 May 2012 12,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 12,903 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 14 Jun 2010 6,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 6,016 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 3,645 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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CU05 HFB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

CU05 HFB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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