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LJ05 FXV

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,658 mi
Last recorded20,658 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FXV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 20,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 20,440 miles

power valve servo missing bolt

Pass 14 Apr 2021 20,056 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 20,056 miles

Suspension arm insecure and control of the motorcycle impaired swing arm has excessive side to side play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 18,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,040 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 16,040 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,643 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,486 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,685 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 8,457 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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LJ05 FXV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Red 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 LJ05 FXV, 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 LJ05 FXV registered?

LJ05 FXV is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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