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DX05 LFP

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,163 mi
Last recorded8,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 LFP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 8,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 8,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 8,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 8,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 8,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 7,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 7,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,678 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 7,678 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 7,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,532 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 6,532 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,154 miles

Chain width does not match sprocket width.

Pass 12 May 2008 4,806 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 05?

Based on 5,395 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
949
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too high 13
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DX05 LFP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 05 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 LFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 05 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX05 LFP registered?

DX05 LFP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is DX05 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 LFP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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