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Y333 BUK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,642 mi
Last recorded24,642 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 BUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 24,465 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 24,465 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2022 23,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 21,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 20,651 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 20,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 8,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,206 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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Y333 BUK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,407 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 Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y333 BUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y333 BUK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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