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EU05 NRK

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,717 mi
Last recorded27,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,717 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 27,119 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 27,119 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,661 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 26,661 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,141 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,171 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,396 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,589 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 22,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,083 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 16,988 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,417 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 NRK is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NRK, 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 EU05 NRK registered?

EU05 NRK is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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