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R1 USO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,300 mi
Last recorded22,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 USO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 22,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 21,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 21,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 20,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 18,885 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 17,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,014 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 8,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine idle speed slightly fast

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 3,460 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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R1 USO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 USO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 USO registered?

R1 USO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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