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BU05 CDY

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CDY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 31,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 31,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 30,810 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 28,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,288 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,288 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 24,941 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 22,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 16,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10,310 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 7,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 7,145 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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BU05 CDY 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 90%.

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 BU05 CDY, 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 BU05 CDY registered?

BU05 CDY is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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