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WX55 FSG

2005 Yamaha R1

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,881 mi
Last recorded30,881 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha R116,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 FSG
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 30,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 28,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 27,745 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,082 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 26,082 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,887 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 23,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2017 17,920 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 13,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 12,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 12,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,061 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,740 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,313 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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WX55 FSG is a 2005 Yamaha R1 in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WX55 FSG, 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 WX55 FSG registered?

WX55 FSG is a 2005 Yamaha R1, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WX55 FSG safe to buy?

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