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KE05 EKR

2005 Yamaha Fazer

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,703 mi
Last recorded34,703 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Fazer13,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 EKR
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 34,703 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 34,314 miles

Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,159 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 34,159 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,158 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 34,158 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,387 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,317 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 33,317 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,965 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,357 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 32,355 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,347 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 28,890 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,615 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,429 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,276 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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KE05 EKR is a 2005 Yamaha Fazer in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,247 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE05 EKR is a 2005 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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