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DX55 KLL

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 KLL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,319 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 84,319 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,302 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 82,436 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 78,859 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,231 miles

front brake binding slightly

slight play in rear shocker lower mount front bush

splits in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,617 miles

slight play in rear shock absorber lower mount front bush

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,362 miles

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

front mud guard missing

Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,360 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

front mud guard missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,246 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,947 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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DX55 KLL 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 77.8%.

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 DX55 KLL, 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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DX55 KLL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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