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LB05 VXU

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,322 mi
Last recorded21,322 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VXU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 21,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 20,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 19,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 19,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 16,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,360 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,825 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 9,825 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,853 miles

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

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

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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LB05 VXU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB05 VXU, 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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What year was LB05 VXU registered?

LB05 VXU is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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