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K4 VHK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,286 mi
Last recorded27,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 VHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,286 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively and lever sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 26,668 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 26,668 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,496 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 20,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,456 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,938 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 11,938 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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K4 VHK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K4 VHK, 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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K4 VHK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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