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DK55 EXP

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,905 mi
Last recorded29,905 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EXP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 29,905 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 29,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 29,857 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 29,857 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 29,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 25,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,722 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 8,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,183 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 8,895 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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DK55 EXP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK55 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 EXP registered?

DK55 EXP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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