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CX05 CYW

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,323 mi
Last recorded33,323 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 CYW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 33,323 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 33,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 32,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 27,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 24,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 23,432 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 22,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 22,430 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure bolt missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess sprocket fixing bolts are loose (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

engine misfiring

Pass 8 May 2017 21,057 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,803 miles

passanger foot rests missing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 5,742 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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CX05 CYW is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CYW, 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 CX05 CYW registered?

CX05 CYW is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is CX05 CYW safe to buy?

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