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LK55 HZX

2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,867 mi
Last recorded28,867 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 0513,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 HZX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 28,867 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 28,867 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 28,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 27,820 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,614 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 26,614 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,184 miles

Rear brake fluid is discoloured.

Front indicators are smaller than standard.

Pass 19 May 2011 10,441 miles

front indicators badly positioned on bike

Pass 8 May 2010 9,032 miles

front indicators not very well positioned-difficult to see

Fail 27 Mar 2009 6,892 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

drive chain needs lubrication

Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,892 miles

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

drive chain needs lubrication

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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LK55 HZX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK55 HZX, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 05 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK55 HZX registered?

LK55 HZX is a 2006 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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