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PN05 ORX

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,132 mi
Last recorded29,132 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ORX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 29,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 29,132 miles

Steering damper ineffective insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 27,460 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 27,458 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 26,315 miles

Offside switch gear slightly insecure

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 26,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside switch gear slightly insecure

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 24,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 19,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 18,013 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2013 13,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,864 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 8,053 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,053 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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PN05 ORX is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 PN05 ORX, 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 PN05 ORX registered?

PN05 ORX is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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