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LJ05 BVC

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,211 mi
Last recorded20,211 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 BVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 20,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 14,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 14,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 12,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 12,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 10,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 9,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,830 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 7,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 5,064 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,413 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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LJ05 BVC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ05 BVC, 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 LJ05 BVC registered?

LJ05 BVC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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