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GX05 DFY

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,577 mi
Last recorded28,577 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 DFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 28,577 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 28,569 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,190 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 18,308 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 18,277 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2017 17,405 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 17,385 miles

Central Rear Inner Rear position lamp missing number plate lamp (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 12,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 12,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2013 9,357 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 9,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,760 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 6,156 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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GX05 DFY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX05 DFY, 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 GX05 DFY registered?

GX05 DFY is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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