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FJ05 MZL

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,780 mi
Last recorded28,780 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 MZL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 28,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 28,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 26,832 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 26,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 24,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,070 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,399 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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FJ05 MZL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FJ05 MZL, 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 FJ05 MZL registered?

FJ05 MZL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 MZL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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