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EU05 NPZ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,838 mi
Last recorded120,838 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NPZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 120,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 117,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 117,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 115,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 115,070 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 Sep 2018 113,301 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,212 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,853 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,853 miles

Brake locking device insecure REAR ANCOR BOLT LOOSE (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 87,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,230 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,428 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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EU05 NPZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue 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 EU05 NPZ, 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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EU05 NPZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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