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KT05 RNZ

2005 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,255 mi
Last recorded31,255 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RNZ
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 31,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,987 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,820 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,565 miles

front tyre slightly out of profile

Fail 21 Mar 2014 17,043 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,015 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 16,015 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 11,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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KT05 RNZ is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,014 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT05 RNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KT05 RNZ registered?

KT05 RNZ is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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