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EJ05 KWC

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,224 mi
Last recorded38,224 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 38,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 38,008 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 37,891 miles

Central Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps intermittant (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 37,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 37,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,439 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 37,439 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,875 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,438 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 34,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,584 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,555 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,736 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 16,165 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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EJ05 KWC is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ05 KWC, 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 EJ05 KWC registered?

EJ05 KWC is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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