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SW05 PLO

2005 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 PLO
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 31,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 27,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 25,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 18,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 17,869 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 17,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 17,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,526 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 16,526 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 15,107 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 15,107 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 13,574 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 12,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,258 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 10,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,614 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 5,512 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,512 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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SW05 PLO is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,014 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW05 PLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW05 PLO registered?

SW05 PLO is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is SW05 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 PLO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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