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BU54 EKG

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,157 mi
Last recorded27,157 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 EKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 26,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2025 26,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working Wire disconnected on horn. (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 25,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 25,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 25,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 25,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 24,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 24,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 22,088 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,502 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 6,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 6,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,635 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 4,635 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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BU54 EKG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BU54 EKG, 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 BU54 EKG registered?

BU54 EKG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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