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R121 BLY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,403 mi
Last recorded24,403 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 BLY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 24,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,911 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 23,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,877 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 18,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 17,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 16,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,905 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 10,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 5,501 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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R121 BLY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R121 BLY, 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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R121 BLY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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