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PN05 UBL

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,733 mi
Last recorded25,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 UBL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 25,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 24,643 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 23,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 23,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 16,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,934 miles

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 12 Jul 2014 12,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 8,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,685 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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PN05 UBL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN05 UBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN05 UBL registered?

PN05 UBL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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