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EU05 NKT

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,784 mi
Last recorded16,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NKT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,784 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 16,423 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 16,134 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 15,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,920 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,910 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,898 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,921 miles

slight lateral movement in swing arm.

Fail 13 May 2010 48,900 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

slight lateral movement in swing arm.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,917 miles

"show" valve caps fitted which are not recommended for road use.

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

offside riders footrest end broken off and pedal shortened but still useable.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 14,917 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

"show" valve caps fitted which are not recommended for road use.

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

offside riders footrest end broken off and pedal shortened but still useable.

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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EU05 NKT is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU05 NKT, 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 EU05 NKT registered?

EU05 NKT is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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