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BL05 WJG

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WJG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 63,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,076 miles

Front misting on forks

Front tyre low

Rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,019 miles

Offside Front slight weep on fork leg

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,753 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,431 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,205 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 46,205 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,468 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 24,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,301 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,016 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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BL05 WJG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL05 WJG, 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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BL05 WJG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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