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LJ55 JFV

2005 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,988 mi
Last recorded30,988 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JFV
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 30,728 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 29,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 28,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 27,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2020 26,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 23,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,068 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 15,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 3,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 623 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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LJ55 JFV is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 JFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 JFV registered?

LJ55 JFV is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is LJ55 JFV safe to buy?

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