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DX05 KNZ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,857 mi
Last recorded29,857 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 KNZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 29,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,648 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 26,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,274 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 26,274 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 25,917 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 23,082 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,082 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,190 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 8,892 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,892 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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DX05 KNZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX05 KNZ, 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 DX05 KNZ registered?

DX05 KNZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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