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BJ05 JOB

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,632 mi
Last recorded5,632 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JOB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 5,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 5,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 5,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 5,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 5,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 5,372 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 5,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 5,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 4,480 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 3,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 2,910 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 545 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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BJ05 JOB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BJ05 JOB, 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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What year was BJ05 JOB registered?

BJ05 JOB is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 JOB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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