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BT54 VCT

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,324 mi
Last recorded46,324 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VCT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 46,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,284 miles

Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,284 miles

Fork yoke deformed but serviceable (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,384 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,587 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 39,759 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 39,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 37,808 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 May 2014 35,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,584 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,089 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,487 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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BT54 VCT is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT54 VCT, 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 BT54 VCT registered?

BT54 VCT is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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