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T20 TWG

2005 Yamaha R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,389 mi
Last recorded43,389 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 TWG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 43,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 41,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 40,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,876 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 33,840 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,048 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 31,048 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,284 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 29,169 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,569 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 12,210 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

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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T20 TWG is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T20 TWG, 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 T20 TWG registered?

T20 TWG is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is T20 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 TWG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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