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LX05 BVC

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,363 mi
Last recorded16,363 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 16,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 14,660 miles

Rear Registration plate obscured GB STICKER OBSCURING LETTER C (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 12,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,381 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 12,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 11,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,716 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 9,779 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2009 9,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 9,111 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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LX05 BVC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 04 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 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 LX05 BVC registered?

LX05 BVC is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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