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KE05 OZU

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 OZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 37,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 34,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 31,992 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,339 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 23,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,438 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,413 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 10,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,088 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,018 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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KE05 OZU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KE05 OZU, 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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KE05 OZU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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