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AE05 MXC

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,141 mi
Last recorded61,141 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MXC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 61,141 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Front screen missing & front fairing insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 44,952 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Front screen missing & front fairing insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,120 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre as uneven wear pattern

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,702 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 37,698 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork seal corroded (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed as uneven wear pattern/centre flat spot (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front tyre as uneven wear pattern

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,142 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,943 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 20,943 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 20,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,741 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,449 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 MXC is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey 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 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 MXC, 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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AE05 MXC is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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