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GN05 EYJ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,327 mi
Last recorded19,327 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 EYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 19,327 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,020 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 18,006 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 17,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 17,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 6,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 6,168 miles

customer changed no plate

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,183 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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GN05 EYJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GN05 EYJ, 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 GN05 EYJ registered?

GN05 EYJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GN05 EYJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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