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HX54 BYY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

25,790 mi
Last recorded25,790 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 BYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 25,790 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 25,789 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 25,748 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 24,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 24,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 23,174 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2020 23,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,777 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 19,777 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 17,497 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 17,497 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear Spacing incorrect (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,755 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 8,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 8,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 8,393 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 8,300 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 8,201 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,201 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 6,992 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,992 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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HX54 BYY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey 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 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 HX54 BYY, 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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HX54 BYY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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