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CV05 GCX

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,822 mi
Last recorded37,822 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 GCX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 37,822 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 37,822 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 37,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 31,629 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 29,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,326 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 28,326 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 23,482 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,807 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,790 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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CV05 GCX 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 83.3%.

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 CV05 GCX, 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 CV05 GCX registered?

CV05 GCX is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is CV05 GCX safe to buy?

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