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FA52 BAZ

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,032 mi
Last recorded23,032 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 BAZ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 20,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 17,291 miles

Central Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting top both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 17,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,216 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 16,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 15,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 11,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 6,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,010 miles

front brake binding slightly.

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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FA52 BAZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA52 BAZ, 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 FA52 BAZ registered?

FA52 BAZ is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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