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KT05 VDF

2005 Yamaha R1

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,953 mi
Last recorded31,953 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VDF
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 31,953 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 31,806 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 31,052 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,044 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,593 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 26,593 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,019 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,219 miles

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

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

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

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 VDF is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

KT05 VDF is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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