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BX55 GGO

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,130 mi
Last recorded16,130 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R114,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 GGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,130 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles fitted for m.o.t (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 13,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 13,978 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 13,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 12,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 10,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 8,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 7,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 6,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 5,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 4,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 2,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 1,540 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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 GGO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GGO, 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 GGO is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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