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VX05 HXN

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,411 mi
Last recorded53,411 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 HXN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 45,403 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,366 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 36,923 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 35,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive stiff links (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,180 miles

Number plate light is not working

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,180 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Number plate light is not working

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,335 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,352 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 18,268 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,557 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,549 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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VX05 HXN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VX05 HXN, 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 VX05 HXN registered?

VX05 HXN is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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