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AY05 EBF

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,742 mi
Last recorded40,742 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EBF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,742 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 40,725 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 39,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,814 miles

motorcycle has been adapted for handle bar braking systemboth front and rear brakes

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,814 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

motorcycle has been adapted for handle bar braking systemboth front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2020 28,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 20,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 14,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 13,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,848 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 12,848 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,320 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 EBF is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EBF, 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 EBF registered?

AY05 EBF is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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