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CP05 VKB

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,299 mi
Last recorded44,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VKB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 44,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 44,058 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 43,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,891 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mount loose but not excessive

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,580 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 33,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,154 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,587 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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CP05 VKB is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 CP05 VKB, 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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CP05 VKB is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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