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KX05 YEK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,105 mi
Last recorded46,105 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YEK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,418 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 44,418 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 43,125 miles

all indicators flashing a little fast

Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,941 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively slight play in linkage bearings/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 37,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,199 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 33,199 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced WIRED TO POSITION LIGHT (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,741 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive slight wear in linkage bearings (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 May 2016 18,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,601 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 16,601 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2012 16,565 miles

neutral light stays on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 11,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,377 miles

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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KX05 YEK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KX05 YEK, 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.

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KX05 YEK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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