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YN05 WBD

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,337 mi
Last recorded40,337 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 WBD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 40,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 36,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 33,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 28,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 8,463 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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YN05 WBD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN05 WBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN05 WBD registered?

YN05 WBD is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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