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GX05 BHU

2005 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,108 mi
Last recorded19,108 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BHU
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 19,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust valve pivot shaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

daylight use only as no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 28 May 2022 19,095 miles

daylight use only as no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2020 19,071 miles

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

daylight use only due to no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2019 18,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

This mot is for day time use only, no lights or indicators fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,469 miles

DAYTIME MOT ONLY

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

after market silencer fitted slightly noisy

both mirrors missing

chain guard missing

front sprocket cover missing

long rear foot brake travel works ok

rear brake disc small crack started to appear going inwards not outwards advise replacing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,605 miles

DAYTIME MOT ONLY

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chainguard missing

front sprocket cover missing

mirrors missing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 17,563 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

DAYTIME MOT ONLY

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chainguard missing

front sprocket cover missing

mirrors missing

Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,102 miles

Chain guard missing ()

DAY TIME MOT ( NO LIGHTS FITTED )

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,907 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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GX05 BHU is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 BHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX05 BHU registered?

GX05 BHU is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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