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LK05 HYY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,483 mi
Last recorded27,483 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 HYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 27,483 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 24,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 21,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 21,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 21,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 15,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front brake light switch works but not when the leaver is fully retracted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,692 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 13,692 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 11,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,995 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 7,087 miles

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 May 2009 5,660 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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LK05 HYY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LK05 HYY, 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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What year was LK05 HYY registered?

LK05 HYY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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