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GX55 GXC

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GXC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 32,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,612 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,470 miles

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

Front forks pitted

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

Fail 31 May 2022 30,458 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front forks pitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 29,036 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,963 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,696 miles

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 21,735 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 20,489 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 18,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,370 miles

low material on front brake pads.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,073 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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GX55 GXC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GX55 GXC, 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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GX55 GXC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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