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AY05 AVG

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 AVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,821 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 36,688 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 7 Feb 2023 35,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 33,636 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 30,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,194 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 21,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 19,409 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 13,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 10,331 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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AY05 AVG 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY05 AVG, 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 AY05 AVG registered?

AY05 AVG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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