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DX05 EWW

2005 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,272 mi
Last recorded27,272 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 EWW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,272 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front inner light lens fallen off

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 27,272 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Front inner light lens fallen off

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,768 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 13,436 miles

Drivechain worn/ seized links.

Fail 9 Mar 2013 13,436 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drivechain worn/ seized links.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,917 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,175 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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DX05 EWW is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,014 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 EWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX05 EWW is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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