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LK54 CBU

2005 Yamaha FZS1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,298 mi
Last recorded51,298 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha FZS100020,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 CBU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,274 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,144 miles

rear brake reservoir loose

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyres show slight scuffing at sides of tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,003 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

clutch lever worn at pivot point

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,349 miles

Rear Tyre has scuffing at off-side indicating some over heating.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake pads near service limit

seat slightly loose

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,708 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 2,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 19,345 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,473 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,487 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,903 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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LK54 CBU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LK54 CBU, 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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LK54 CBU is a 2005 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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