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R1 GFE

2005 Yamaha R1

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,800 mi
Last recorded9,800 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GFE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 9,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 9,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 9,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 9,344 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 9,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 9,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 9,140 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 8,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 8,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,014 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 8,002 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 4,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 3,963 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R1 GFE is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,014 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 R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 GFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha R1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R1 GFE registered?

R1 GFE is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is R1 GFE safe to buy?

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