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GL05 FTA

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,494 mi
Last recorded29,494 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 29,494 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 29,494 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 29,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 28,555 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 28,555 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 27,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 27,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 26,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,023 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 26,018 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 25,800 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,699 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. R/H side. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,875 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,721 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 19,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,673 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 17,673 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,052 miles

rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,777 miles

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

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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GL05 FTA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL05 FTA, 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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GL05 FTA is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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