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LK05 GZL

2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,471 mi
Last recorded17,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 0515,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 GZL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1 05
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 17,471 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 12,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,533 miles

rear brake poor

Pass 30 Aug 2019 11,519 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 10,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 9,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake spongy

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,700 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,936 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 7,936 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 3,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 1,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 May 2009 1,191 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2008 1,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LK05 GZL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK05 GZL, 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 LK05 GZL registered?

LK05 GZL is a 2005 Yamaha Yzf R1 05, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 GZL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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