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GX05 HMV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,620 mi
Last recorded39,620 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HMV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 39,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 38,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,997 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,056 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 23,396 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 21,609 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 11,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,664 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 HMV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GX05 HMV, 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 HMV registered?

GX05 HMV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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