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GX05 CCY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,800 mi
Last recorded35,800 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 34,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 29,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 27,488 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 23,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 17,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,183 miles

advise, non std exhaust silencers fitted with baffles, but not stamped up not for road use.

advise, rear tyre has been plugged.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,508 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 12,508 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,721 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 9,721 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 8,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,849 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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GX05 CCY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GX05 CCY, 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 GX05 CCY registered?

GX05 CCY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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