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EK55 TTX

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,333 mi
Last recorded13,333 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TTX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 13,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 13,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 13,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 11,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 10,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 9,925 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 8,834 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 6,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 5,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 5,050 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 3,449 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 3,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 2,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 2,089 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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EK55 TTX is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red 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 EK55 TTX, 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 EK55 TTX registered?

EK55 TTX is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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