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AY05 BSZ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,049 mi
Last recorded17,049 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 BSZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 17,049 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,347 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 15,778 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 15,778 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 14,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,582 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 12,676 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 12,657 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2016 11,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,347 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 10,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 10,782 miles

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

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

both tyres were very under inflated, front 8lbs rear 10lbs.

Pass 7 May 2013 10,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,652 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

drive chain could benefit from lubrication

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,950 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,804 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 9,804 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,053 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,185 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 BSZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY05 BSZ, 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 BSZ registered?

AY05 BSZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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