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GX05 GVL

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GVL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,442 miles

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

Front fork seal covers perished

Pass 2 May 2025 36,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 34,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 34,775 miles

Nearside Footrest slightly loose Riders' (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measures 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 33,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,804 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,125 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 25,695 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 14 May 2012 25,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,903 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,887 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))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,003 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 GVL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Grey 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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

GX05 GVL is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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