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EU05 SZL

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,251 mi
Last recorded50,251 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SZL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 50,251 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2026 50,235 miles

Front Position lamp not working both not work (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 48,806 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 48,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,397 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,048 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,103 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 SZL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 SZL registered?

EU05 SZL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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The MOT history for EU05 SZL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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