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GX05 HYN

2005 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,329 mi
Last recorded19,329 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HYN
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 19,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,680 miles

Front Tyre valve leaking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Fail 21 Apr 2023 18,673 miles

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

Front Tyre valve leaking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 22 Sep 2021 17,880 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 17,880 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,209 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,827 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 10,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,991 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 HYN is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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 HYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 HYN registered?

GX05 HYN is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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