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GN05 LCO

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,579 mi
Last recorded40,579 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 LCO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 40,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,266 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,935 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 39,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 34,408 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 5,519 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 5,519 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,471 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,760 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 21,760 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 17,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 8,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 31 May 2008 8,409 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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GN05 LCO is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN05 LCO, 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 GN05 LCO registered?

GN05 LCO is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is GN05 LCO safe to buy?

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