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OU05 DXK

2005 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,128 mi
Last recorded17,128 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 DXK
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,128 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,982 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 13,366 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 12,068 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,201 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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OU05 DXK is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OU05 DXK, 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 OU05 DXK registered?

OU05 DXK is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is OU05 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 DXK shows 9 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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