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CX55 CWR

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,891 mi
Last recorded32,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 CWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 32,891 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 32,891 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 32,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 29,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 25,102 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,915 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 23,915 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 23,806 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess slight damage to rim, small dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,769 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,522 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 20,510 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 11,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,553 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 7,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 3,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,403 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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CX55 CWR is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX55 CWR, 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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What year was CX55 CWR registered?

CX55 CWR is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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