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FX05 DFO

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,299 mi
Last recorded40,299 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 DFO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 40,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 32,440 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 32,439 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2024 26,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 23,464 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 18,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 14,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 14,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 14,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 14,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 12,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,856 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,420 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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FX05 DFO is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FX05 DFO, 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 FX05 DFO registered?

FX05 DFO is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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