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BU05 CEA

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,642 mi
Last recorded43,642 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 CEA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 43,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 42,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 37,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,919 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,829 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 26,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,451 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,522 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 18,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 16,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2011 16,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,438 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 CEA is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

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

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