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GX55 GXW

2005 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,126 mi
Last recorded21,126 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GXW
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 May 2023 21,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 20,187 miles

at the time of the test no lights are fitted for daylight running only

Pass 22 Mar 2014 14,999 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,550 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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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GX55 GXW is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX55 GXW, 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.

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What year was GX55 GXW registered?

GX55 GXW is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is GX55 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 GXW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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