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PO55 FTY

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,892 mi
Last recorded9,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 FTY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 9,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 9,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 9,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 9,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 9,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 9,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 9,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 8,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 5,653 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 5,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 4,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 4,379 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,983 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 3,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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PO55 FTY is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red 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 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 PO55 FTY, 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 PO55 FTY registered?

PO55 FTY is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for PO55 FTY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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