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MX55 OSW

2005 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,802 mi
Last recorded16,802 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OSW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 16,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 15,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 13,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 10,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 10,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 10,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 10,067 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SWINGING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 9,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 9,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,689 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 8,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 7,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 1,164 miles

reg plate hase been cut down

Pass 22 Sep 2011 6,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 5,486 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,400 miles

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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MX55 OSW is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc 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 MX55 OSW, 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 MX55 OSW registered?

MX55 OSW is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is MX55 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 OSW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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