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FB05 KNU

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,879 mi
Last recorded24,879 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 KNU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 24,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 21,723 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 18,404 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 17,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 15,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 12,282 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2018 11,150 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 7,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 7,293 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 6,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 4,405 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 4,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 2,865 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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FB05 KNU 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 100%.

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 FB05 KNU, 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 FB05 KNU registered?

FB05 KNU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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