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LX05 BVW

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,242 mi
Last recorded30,242 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0414,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 04
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 28,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 28,310 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 25,657 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 25,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 23,956 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,912 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,987 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 12,251 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,730 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 BVW is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04 in Red 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 04 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

LX05 BVW is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 04, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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