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HJ05 VGG

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VGG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 54,507 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 53,772 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 53,772 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,583 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,208 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 52,208 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 52,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 43,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 32,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,677 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,484 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,289 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 7,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 4,925 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1 04?

Based on 11,108 MOT tests across 1,011 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
956
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 118
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 92
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 51
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 33
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 30
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HJ05 VGG is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 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 Yzf R1 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ05 VGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 04 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 04 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ05 VGG is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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