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NK05 KSX

2005 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,658 mi
Last recorded46,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 KSX
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 37,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,552 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 30,552 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 30,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 30,372 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake light switch inoperative (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure front securing bolt on rear caliper is loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,600 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 23,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,361 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,361 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,089 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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NK05 KSX is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK05 KSX, 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 NK05 KSX registered?

NK05 KSX is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is NK05 KSX safe to buy?

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