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DX54 WCE

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,271 mi
Last recorded21,271 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 WCE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 21,271 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose 1/6 securing nut cracked. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 21,193 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 21,193 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,992 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,743 miles

Rear brake fluid reservoir low

Fail 14 Jun 2018 20,743 miles

Rear brake fluid reservoir low

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2017 20,735 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,792 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,129 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,967 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 15,608 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 15,608 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 13,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 7,825 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 2,772 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 1,513 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 1,513 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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DX54 WCE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 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 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 WCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 WCE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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