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BX55 GGK

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,639 mi
Last recorded26,639 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 GGK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,639 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 26,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 26,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,664 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,061 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 12,055 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,543 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front forks at different heights

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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BX55 GGK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf 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 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 BX55 GGK, 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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BX55 GGK is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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