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LJ05 FYE

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,946 mi
Last recorded27,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FYE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 27,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 26,530 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 23,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 23,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 21,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 18,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 16,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 13,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 8,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,316 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,229 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 8,194 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 8,194 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2012 8,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,147 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,758 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 FYE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYE, 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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LJ05 FYE is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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