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2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 USE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 38,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,199 miles

Clutch lever worn to excess

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

N/S high beam bulb not coming on when switched

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 36,199 miles

Clutch lever worn to excess

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

N/S high beam bulb not coming on when switched

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,721 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,459 miles

Headlight/ Indicators permanantly disconnected No rear reflector fitted Daytime Use Only

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 20,422 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlight/ Indicators permanantly disconnected No rear reflector fitted Daytime Use Only

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 10,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 7,190 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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EU05 USE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EU05 USE, 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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EU05 USE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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