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HJ05 VGP

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

22,140 mi
Last recorded22,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 22,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 21,770 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 21,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 19,944 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 19,944 miles

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,082 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,362 miles

rear shock lower bush has slight play

rear swing arm has slight side to side movement on swing arm main pivot

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,759 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,759 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 10 May 2014 16,757 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2014 16,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 16,208 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,099 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 15,099 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,988 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 14,988 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,751 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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HJ05 VGP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 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 HJ05 VGP, 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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HJ05 VGP is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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