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GX05 KYJ

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,339 mi
Last recorded28,339 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 28,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 27,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 27,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 26,758 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 26,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 25,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 21,534 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% rear stop tail and indicators all in one lamp. (1.1.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 17,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,533 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 6,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 4,663 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 KYJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

GX05 KYJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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