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KT05 XDM

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,608 mi
Last recorded20,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 XDM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 20,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 20,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 18,999 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 18,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 17,817 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 17,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,074 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 16,561 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 16,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 15,356 miles

Rear Swing arm has slight side to side movement

Pass 7 Dec 2016 14,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 12,822 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 1,205 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 11,477 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 7,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,741 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 5,741 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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KT05 XDM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KT05 XDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT05 XDM registered?

KT05 XDM is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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