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DX05 OEG

2005 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,264 mi
Last recorded19,264 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OEG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 19,264 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 17,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 16,618 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,532 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 11,926 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,926 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 9,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,155 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,718 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 5,526 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,407 miles

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 OEG is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OEG, 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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What year was DX05 OEG registered?

DX05 OEG is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is DX05 OEG safe to buy?

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