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LJ55 NPF

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,592 mi
Last recorded23,592 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NPF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 23,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 23,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,356 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 23,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 23,109 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,908 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,877 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 16,951 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,611 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,659 miles

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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LJ55 NPF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 NPF, 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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LJ55 NPF is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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