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GX05 EFF

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,897 mi
Last recorded43,897 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EFF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 43,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,502 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,537 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,968 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 37,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,438 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,934 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 23,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,989 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 EFF is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 GX05 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

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

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