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PX05 CMZ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,355 mi
Last recorded38,355 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 CMZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 38,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 37,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 34,416 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 34,416 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 31,303 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 27,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 23,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,198 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,198 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,994 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,364 miles

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

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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PX05 CMZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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 PX05 CMZ, 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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PX05 CMZ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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