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DX55 GOA

2005 Yamaha YZFR1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,831 mi
Last recorded27,831 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YZFR117,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 GOA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZFR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 27,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 27,831 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 27,687 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,287 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,967 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 25,967 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,551 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 25,551 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear suspension bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,617 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,081 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 24,081 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 21,867 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,077 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 17,299 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 6,417 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZFR1?

Based on 1,225 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
Direction indicator not working 7
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DX55 GOA is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YZFR1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 17,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZFR1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 GOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZFR1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YZFR1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX55 GOA registered?

DX55 GOA is a 2005 Yamaha YZFR1, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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