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CX05 BCY

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,509 mi
Last recorded72,509 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,019 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,921 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left side fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 64,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,614 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 54,614 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,193 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,156 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 40,156 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated clamp broken (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,054 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,692 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,133 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 23,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 21,233 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,586 miles

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

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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CX05 BCY is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CX05 BCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 BCY registered?

CX05 BCY is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is CX05 BCY safe to buy?

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