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EJ55 FFD

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,654 mi
Last recorded40,654 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FFD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 40,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 40,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 40,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 39,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,415 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,059 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 30,059 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,862 miles

rear tyre split in tread

Pass 21 May 2013 22,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 22,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,514 miles

frame slight corrosion

radiator leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2012 21,505 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

frame slight corrosion

radiator leaking

rear tyre flat

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,607 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 14,863 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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EJ55 FFD 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 80%.

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 EJ55 FFD, 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 EJ55 FFD registered?

EJ55 FFD is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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