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NH05 XYE

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,624 mi
Last recorded33,624 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XYE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 33,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 33,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 33,199 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 32,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 32,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 32,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,621 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,212 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 26,853 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,674 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 16,230 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,602 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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NH05 XYE is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 17,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH05 XYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NH05 XYE registered?

NH05 XYE is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is NH05 XYE safe to buy?

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