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FX05 HVG

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,003 mi
Last recorded67,003 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 HVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 57,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 50,194 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 44,525 miles

Nearside Front oil residue on forks and calliper

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,850 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced O/S light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 37,074 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,331 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 11,013 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,562 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,269 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,047 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,561 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,553 miles

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

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 HVG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX05 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

FX05 HVG is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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