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EU55 LDN

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,559 mi
Last recorded17,559 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LDN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 14,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 14,481 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indictors on (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned need to be at least 180mm apart and clearly visable from rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 14,375 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 14,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 14,364 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear indicators partially hidden behind number plate

Pass 23 Feb 2017 14,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 14,073 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,851 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 13,851 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 13,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,913 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear lights dont meet construction in use requirements

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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EU55 LDN is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU55 LDN, 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 EU55 LDN registered?

EU55 LDN is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EU55 LDN safe to buy?

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