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AU05 GKX

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,048 mi
Last recorded45,048 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GKX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,824 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 37,824 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,714 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,790 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 21,790 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2016
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,657 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,035 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2012 5,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,691 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,147 miles

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 6,688 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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AU05 GKX is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 GKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU05 GKX is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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