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AE05 KTU

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,532 mi
Last recorded19,532 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 KTU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 19,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 19,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 18,730 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 17,696 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 17,696 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 8,657 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 8,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 5,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 5,023 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 4,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 4,705 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 4,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 4,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 3,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 3,680 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 3,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 3,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 2,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 2,332 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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AE05 KTU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 20,476 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 KTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 KTU registered?

AE05 KTU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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