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WL05 KVH

2005 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,375 mi
Last recorded38,375 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 KVH
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 32,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,146 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 26,641 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 20,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,433 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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WL05 KVH is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WL05 KVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL05 KVH registered?

WL05 KVH is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is WL05 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 KVH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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