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AU05 BKA

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,045 mi
Last recorded40,045 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BKA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 36,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 32,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 28,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,875 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 27,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,218 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2020 25,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 10,934 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 10,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 5,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 3,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 1,644 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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AU05 BKA is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AU05 BKA, 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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AU05 BKA is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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