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DX54 VWU

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,169 mi
Last recorded15,169 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 VWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 15,169 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,602 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,719 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 7,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 7,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 6,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 6,502 miles

Clutch lever bracket slightly loose on bar

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lefthand handlebar grip slightly loose on bar

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2011 6,495 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever bracket slightly loose on bar

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lefthand handlebar grip slightly loose on bar

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 3,269 miles

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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DX54 VWU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DX54 VWU, 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 DX54 VWU registered?

DX54 VWU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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