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WX05 YRG

2005 Yamaha R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,972 mi
Last recorded19,972 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YRG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 19,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 19,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 19,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 17,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 17,731 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 17,712 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 17,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 17,687 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake switch broken (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,963 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 205,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,825 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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WX05 YRG is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WX05 YRG, 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 WX05 YRG registered?

WX05 YRG is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is WX05 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 YRG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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