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EF05 NPY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,166 mi
Last recorded29,166 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 NPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 29,166 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 29,163 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,785 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 26,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,982 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 7,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,062 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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EF05 NPY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF05 NPY, 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.

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What year was EF05 NPY registered?

EF05 NPY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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