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GX05 ECA

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,949 mi
Last recorded27,949 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ECA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 27,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,115 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 23,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 21,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,077 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 20,077 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 19,343 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,300 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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GX05 ECA is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GX05 ECA, 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 GX05 ECA registered?

GX05 ECA is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is GX05 ECA safe to buy?

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