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FJ05 NOU

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,834 mi
Last recorded12,834 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 12,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 12,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 12,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 12,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 12,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Movement in suspension linkage/shock. (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,277 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 12,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 12,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,619 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 11,619 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm has sideways movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 11,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 11,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 7,265 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 5,984 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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FJ05 NOU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey 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 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ05 NOU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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